Rosemary's Baby Book vs Movie Review

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@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

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@dovecraplin376 2 ай бұрын

Don't think Guy was drugged, just wanted to trade her for fame.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah you're probably right 😒

@gRinchY-op5vr 2 ай бұрын

Yeah think it is heavily implied in both book and the film that Guy was promised a boost in his career if he basically let them use Rosemary's womb for Satan, and as far as he's concerned 'They can have their own children' when he's achieved fame. One thing I do like about the sequel book is its made clear she divorced Guy and he did not become as successful as he was promised

@tnan123 2 ай бұрын

Mia Farrows performance was so good.

@Kaiyanwang82 2 ай бұрын

Amazing actress. That crib scene, her expression. Messed me up.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Seriously! I actually haven't watched many of her movies but this made me want to see more of her.

@michaellemos6053 2 ай бұрын

@@tnan123 pretty much broke up her marriage to frank sinatra

@janetsmith8566 Ай бұрын

⁠I’d say it def did. He told her if she made the movie, he was gone.

@michaellemos6053 Ай бұрын

@@janetsmith8566 had her served in set

@LiirThropp2687 Ай бұрын

Both the book and the movie really messed me up. To be in poor Rosemary's situation. Literally everyone around her was either in on it or thought she was crazy. The few people who tried to help ended up having "accidents". She was completely alone and could trust no one. Especially her own husband. What a nightmare ordeal. And I love how subtle it was at first. IS Rosemary crazy or is there something seriously wrong with the people around her? The paranoia is suffocating at times. Ira Levin was a brilliant storyteller.

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Dparish24 Ай бұрын

Every time Guy was onscreen I just wanted to punch him out, he was so despicable major credit to John Cassavetes who played it so well. I think the ending is more effective with just visual of Rosemary's maternal instincts kicking in, Mia's face at the end says 1000 words and leaves us to imagine what happens next.

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

Ugh totally agree! And yeah that's a good point about the end, Farrow is so incredible!

@lucasorlando99 2 ай бұрын

You should review The Stepford Wives and its adaptations which is based on another Ira Levin novel

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

That was the first book vs movie i ever did! It would be a good one to return to though and make a new video on it

@janetsmith8566 Ай бұрын

YES

@WolfShadowwhisper 2 ай бұрын

Both the book and the movie was equally brilliant. A sentence I almost never say, but the source and adaptation was fantastic.

@etamommy 2 ай бұрын

“”Were” and “were” are the verbs you should use I think in your sentences. Both the book and the movie WERE equally brilliant. And the same goes for your second sentence. And I agree but have to say I,as always, prefer the book. It was so concise. Both great though! A great envisioning of the book. Your last sentence should be: Both the source material and adaptation WERE fantastic.

@WolfShadowwhisper 2 ай бұрын

@@etamommy Thanks Mister Grammar, I think I am going to keep it WAS, since you like it so much. Have a great day.

@etamommy 2 ай бұрын

@@WolfShadowwhisper Fair enough. I did not mean to be obnoxious about it.

@hdervish2497 2 ай бұрын

Son of Rosemary was an interesting read, i wouldn't say a must read, but pretty good. My favorite Ira Levin is definitely Stepford Wives

@etamommy 2 ай бұрын

I feel the exact opposite way, stepford wives is great sci-fi satire but of the two Rosemary’s Baby is the stone cold classic not to be missed. Oh my mistake, you had referenced Son of Rosemary, a sequel I assume, which I have not read. Also unless I am mistaken Ira Levin wrote The Boys from Brazil. That one is I think on par with Rosemary’s Baby and it also has a very faithful and fantastic movie adaptation that is not to be missed! In fact this one should be featured on this KZbin channel!!!

@adriancrook9094 2 ай бұрын

I give the edge to the movie because of Ruth Gordon's sensational performance

@melissagerber7231 2 ай бұрын

The end of the movie just made Rosemary look crazy,and,the cult women wanted to cast her aside,after her purpose was served. In the book,she had actual clout as " Rosemary,mother of Satan". She used it,to insist that her son be named Andrew,after her brother. She chose to accept her baby, because he was half human,with wonderful men,on her side. She thought she could influence him to reject his diabolical nature and turn to the good,human side. That was very hard to bring across,in the movie. Some girls in my high school class were all squicked out,about ," Ew,how could she accept that baby?" I told them what the reason was,in the book.

@asdlogician6536 2 ай бұрын

Big big fan of both, and I’ll admit it never occurred to me that Roman and Minnie might have drugged that first dessert. Both Ira Levin and R. Polanski didn’t seem shy on any other details like that. Further, it seems clear that Levin intended this as a metaphor for how some men have no problem treating their wives as both property and ladders to success, without consideration for their feelings or personhood. It seems unlikely he’d give Guy a verdict of not guilty by reason of bewitched dessert. Guy wanted that other actor’s part, and Roman knew it. That older witchy ladies were glad to subjugate both Teri and Rosemary might also be seen as a criticism of 70s women like Phyllis schlaffly going after the equal rights amendment, even to the point of campaigning against their own interests. Given Polanski history, combined with levin’s seeming sincere desire to portray a scary good metaphor for 70s misogyny, much as Stepford Wives told a fabulous fable about antifeminist reactionaries makes the book a clear winner. (Without those caveats? Tie. They. Both do what they came to do, are faithful to each other and their respective mediums.) And apropos of nothing, Ruth Gordon stole every scene she was in.

@janetsmith8566 Ай бұрын

Phyllis S. was campaigning for the unborn children who have no voice. A great lady.

@dariapetca3193 2 ай бұрын

You should definitely do 1984. Similarly to Rosemary's Baby, the movie is very faithful to the book, and lines are taken verbatim from the book. Love your videos btw, so insightful!!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And I'll try and do 1984 relatively soon! It's been requested a few times now.

@dariapetca3193 2 ай бұрын

@WhytheBookWins looking forward to it!

@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik Ай бұрын

@ WhyTheBookWins But then you have to decide which of the two 1984 film adaptations you will use or whether you do both?

@patrickm7483 2 ай бұрын

I watched the movie first and later listened to the audiobook that was read by Mia Farrow, so it even felt more like the film. She even nailed the neighbor's accent. I never understood why Guy told that lie about that night. He could have made her seem more crazy and him less guilty for her not remembering what went down (as if she was the aggressor with him). Instead, he sort of cast it all in a suspicious way.

@nolipgloss1343 2 ай бұрын

I need to listen to that audiobook. I don’t think Guy wanted any children and him being on the fence was just a stall tactic. He treated Rosemary as if she was a child so his ego didn’t allow him to claim she was aggressive. Correct me if I’m wrong but I recall him ignoring her attempts to initiate sex and it was when he wanted to regardless if she felt the same.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah after that night Guy had no interest in sex and so he had to say they had sex that night in order for her pregnancy to make sense.

@jimmyneutron5531 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this!!!! It’s my favorite story, can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Hope you like the video!

@stashiagoray4045 2 ай бұрын

He also wrote “A Kiss before Dying” which is a good book and I think has been made into movies twice.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that has been on my radar! I should make it a priority.

@audreyquinn73 2 ай бұрын

"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) is another very faithful adaption. Not perfect, but very close, with axlot of the dialogue taken directly from the book.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I haven't read the book, but I have heard that one is incredibly faithful!

@ambergerber5162 Ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWinsRed Dragon is the prequel to Silence Of The Lambs. It is really good too. There are 2 adaptations I believe. Mind Hunter with Brian Cox and Red Dragon with Edward Norton. Would love to see what you thought about those too.

@WhytheBookWins 17 күн бұрын

I will be covering Red Dragon in December!

@LucyLioness100 2 ай бұрын

One of the best horror films to exist & the book is also a great read. I listened to it on audiobook many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Ira Levin had a good track record with the adaptations of his two most famous novels & despite them being virtually identical, you can still enjoy either one depending on your mood

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah he's a great writer! I think one reason why his adaptations tend to also be so good is thanks to his writing style- it's very cinematic.

@LucyLioness100 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWinsI think he and William Goldman both just had a magic touch where their material was given to the proper directors & writers (though Goldman usually adapted his works) who understood what the important themes of their works were and brought out the strengths

@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik Ай бұрын

@WhytheBookWins lra Levin was also a playwright. Two of his adapted plays 1) DR. COOK'S GARDEN about a town physician who learns of a young boy's abuse by his father, who then begins pruning other undesirable people from the town and burying them in his garden, rather like FRAGILITY. The tv movie starred Bing Crosby attempting to channel Boris Karloff. 2) DEATHTRAP was a successful play and film with Christopher Reeve & Michael Caine. Do not underestimate Olga Tendorp.

@therattis23 2 ай бұрын

Excellent analysis! I just discovered your channel and really enjoy it. Subscribed!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@priscillad8 2 ай бұрын

What a coincidence today I spent the whole day listening to a podcast about Rosemary's Baby

@BackseatAlpacas 2 ай бұрын

It was such a good adaptation. I think the only thing the movie didn’t capture was Guy actually being charming? It’s been a while since I listened to the audiobook but I think I remember Guy having some actual cute moments with Rosemary prior to him becoming distant. It seemed like in the movie, he was just always like that but I’m pretty sure in the book he was nice and then the deal with the devil really changed him

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I thought they showed some cute moments between her and Guy early on in the movie. It is just so brief before he then converts to the witches! But the book probably gave us more time with them before that change happens.

@BackseatAlpacas 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins ooo that’s a good point that there probably was more time in the book for those cute moments. My mind is just remembering vibes most likely.

@diannholland 2 ай бұрын

The book wins... The book ALWAYS wins.

@DeidreL9 Ай бұрын

The film was so so so so good. Everytime I watch it, I have a new experience. I can’t find the book in audio format but I want to! I’m going to look for Delicate Condition, thank you! Subbed❤️

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DeidreL9 Ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins you’re very welcome! I’m really enjoying your videos.

@rayrae204 2 ай бұрын

I love the book and the movie! Both awesome.

@globetrekker86 11 күн бұрын

Shoutout to the late Krzysztof Komeda for the soundtrack. He composed the most sinister yet soothing lullaby

@rika7625 Ай бұрын

Great review! I’ve watched the movie multiple times but I still want to read the book.

@iuliac3087 Ай бұрын

Thank ypu for The spoiler free part, . I just started the book

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

I hope you love it as much as I did!

@asdlogician6536 2 ай бұрын

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah so true! I was thinking later how I could have gone into the deeper symbolism like you say, but at the time I was just so caught up in the story itself i didn't think to do that.

@asdlogician6536 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins Oh, you’re fine! You just pointed out things I hadn’t thought of, but I thought Levin’s slant was pertinent. I love deep dives like this, so I hope you continue.

@davidp4864 2 ай бұрын

The whole dream sequence in the movie gives me shivers even now when thinking of it. Half dream, half waking world. Being on Kennedy’s yacht, Hutch not allowed to come, Jackie Kennedy asking how she was feeling after being bit by a mouse (mousse), finally realizing this is no dream, this is really happening. Yikes!! Great episode.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah such a bizarre dream sequence!

@bdpaquin1689 Ай бұрын

Yeah the book and movie are excellent I agree. I have the audiobook version with Mia Farrow’s narration. She tells that story so well. I’m gonna have to watch the dvd again this weekend.Ty!👍🏻 I checked out the “Apartment 7A” trailer, I didn’t know about it until you mentioned it. I’ll wait to see it, it looks okay.

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

Yeah both are amazing! And i actually really liked Apartment 7A and I would definitely recommend it.

@tophtopherson8920 2 ай бұрын

Awesome selection!!

@maureenogorman8740 2 ай бұрын

Id say that this book is a great movie. They did a wonderful job. Its rare to have such fidelity.

@fredkrissman6527 2 ай бұрын

The sitch with Polanski is more complicated than is presented here, imo... His lawyer and the prosecution made a plea agreement which would have allowed RomanP to avoid prison. However, the judge overruled that agreement, and said he wanted hard time for the plea bargained defendant. That's when Polanski fled the US, and given refuge in France, etc. One may agree with a plea bargain or not in this case (and I don't know why a plea was arranged), but the fact is that Polanski was willing to plead guilty and face whatever punishments the agreement had included. I think this issue is why so many in the industry and beyond did not demand more from him over the decades.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, you are right there was a bit more to it than what I say. But that doesn't change the fact that he drugged and r@ped a 13 year old and he more than deserved to go to prison for that.

@globetrekker86 11 күн бұрын

Levin is criminally underrated. Both *Rosemary’s Baby* and *Sliver* read like horror-satire , whereas the latter’s movie adaptation is a nonsensical love triangle gone wrong. Polanski’s work is stellar, but Levin deserves proper recognition, also

@dawnlovescouture2644 2 ай бұрын

Son of Rosemary is worth reading just for a “what if” moment. Just don’t expect much! Rosemary’s Baby, both the book and the movie, are two of my favorites. Great comparison!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

My library has the audiobook so I think i will give it a listen sometime soon!

@gRinchY-op5vr 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I was pretty disappointed in its sequel lol I'm glad we are getting into the history of the cult behind Rosemary's Baby instead of adaptating the sequel book

@whataboutrob442 12 күн бұрын

I always wondered what the "he was beaten outside the Bramford and not in the loby" meant.

@a1918-b4g 2 ай бұрын

I have endometriosis and this book had a lotta unexpectedly relatable content. The description of her pain was spot on for me. The docs gaslighting it was so realistic. I LOVE hutch although I pictured him as an older black man with glasses. A top tier book and alongside Step-ford wives one of my faves. Ira Levine is def one of my favorite authors. No one matches the style of writing and creeping sense of dread, the way even knowing it’s a horror book you can’t quite help but be taken in and wonder if just maybe the main character truly is losing it. Also who hurt Ira cause he cannot write a loving husband/boyfriend to save his life they’re always evil/rapists/gaslighters

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I've thought the same thing about Levin! He clearly does not think husbands can be trusted. And I agree about his writing! He creates such a great atmosphere with relatable characters and I'm always so drawn into the story!

@hadlerhannibalrex 2 ай бұрын

Hi Laura! I have two recommendations for you: Jules Et Jim (book by Henry Pierre Roche and movie by Truffaut) and Dream Story by Arthur Schnitzler (and movie by Kubrick - Eyes wide shut)! If you have a chance to read/watch, let us know your thoughts on them! Thanks again for your vids!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I didn't know about Eyes Wide Shut! I will definitely plan on covering that but it won't be till the end of this year or maybe not even next year. My book vs movie schedule fills up fast!

@hadlerhannibalrex 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins I was flabbergasted when I found out Kubrick got his movie from "Traumnovelle". I guess I will have to wait for you video! On the meantime, read it. You'll be surprised how good the novel is.

@richardburt1679 Ай бұрын

Polanski said that as an agnostic he did not at all believe the ending but he had a get out clause in that he supposed Rosemary could have gone mad and the last ten minutes was a figment of her madness.Or that it could have been a dream.She could have lost the baby and then heard what she thought was a baby in the apartment next door and under the influence of the sleeping pills she had taken had dreamed the ending.Some viewers have doubted Rosemary's sanity after her hysterical phone call to Dr Hill which is accentuated more forcefully in the film than the book.And everything she said was a conspiracy could be rationally explained away as Guy attempted to do.

@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754 2 ай бұрын

Hey! *LuVd your review* *=)* It's been a year since I've asked you this but I was curious, have you had the time to read Stephen King's book "Desperation"?

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I haven't read that one yet, i keep putting it off for some reason.

@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins There was also a made-for-tv movie version of it that came out like 20yrs ago, BUT of course it's no comparison to the book! So you could do a video on both the book and the movie versions *=)* Would LuV to see that!

@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik Ай бұрын

The film was optioned for production by director William Castle, of THE TINGLER & HOMICIDAL fame. However, when Paramount and Robert Evans purchased the film right they informed Castle, who counted on this as his first A list film, that his reputation with gimmicky B horror films would negatively influence the film's box office potential. Castle is listed as a producer. Sydney Blackmer was a 20th Century Fox contract player who appeared in the Shirley Temple films THE LITTLE COLONEL & HEIDI. Ruth Gordon was also a screenwriter along with her husband Garson Kanin of such films as PAT & MIKE and ADAM'S RIB. Dr. Saperstein was played with unexpected sinisterness by perennial second lead Ralph Bellamy, later to play one of the manipulating brothers in TRADING PLACES. A relatively then unknown Charles Grodin plays Rosemary's first doctor. Hutch is played by British stage actor Maurice Evans then known as Samantha's warlock father on BEWITCHED. Film noir actor Elisha Cook, Jr. is the manager who shows Guy & Rosemary the apartment. Known for THE MALTESE FALCON, PHANTOM LADY, DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK & THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Actress Patsy Kelly had been off screen for many years battling alcohol and living with Tallulah Bankhead. The actual New York City apartment building that featured as The Bramford, was The Dakota --- residence of John Lennon and also Lauren Bacall. The story of Roman Polanski's statutory rape case is more complex than you make it out to be here. The girl admitted to being years older and pimped out by her mother in a complex narrative that also involved rented houses. The judge was less impartial than was common and the prosecutor seemed determined to make a name for himself. Now I do not claim to have studied all sides and each has their own agenda. Hollywood scandals are rarely straight forward and uncomplicated, full of the need for media attention and money. But decide as you will. Think of the reexamination of the Menendez case, and the O. J. Simpson circus.

@gloriaflores6775 13 күн бұрын

Well, the Stepford Wives, and most especially, The Boys from Brazil 🇧🇷, deserve a review too. The Boys from Brazil 🇧🇷 was also know with a deeply disturbing performance by Gregory Peck.

@WhytheBookWins 13 күн бұрын

I covered both of those in the early days of why the book wins. Stepford is on KZbin but now that you mention it i don't think i ever uploaded Boys from Brazil 🤔 Both are great though!

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

I watched Apartment 7A actually really liked it! My review video has been listed and the link for it is in the description of this video.

@paulvoorhies8821 2 ай бұрын

You won’t find a more faithful movie adaptation anywhere. Startlingly detailed.

@MsBluheart 27 күн бұрын

If you have not read Ira Levin's other book, The Stepford Wives, you should, and then watch the 1975 movie version. If you think Guy is a nasty piece of work, wait until you meet Walter in The Stepford Wives! I'd lovs to hear what you think of that book and movie.

@WhytheBookWins 27 күн бұрын

That was the first book vs movie I ever did! I would love to reread it and make a new video on it though.

@whataboutrob442 12 күн бұрын

Having the lady from the Andy Griffith show being evil in this movie is really bizarre.

@AlyceMalyce 28 күн бұрын

The movie is basically how the book would be if you couldn't see Rosemary's thoughts. It's a lovely adaptation.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 ай бұрын

Have you read or watched The Exorcist?! Would love to see your thoughts on that!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I have seen it, but it terrified me and I never want to watch it again lol.

@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0 2 ай бұрын

@WhytheBookWins 😂😂😂 I couldn't even imagine reading that book! No way! Lol. I saw the movie when I was 12 and spent so much time trying to face the movie and watch it and I still can't. I have been teying to desensitize myself to it and it still freaks me out!😂 So, I don't blame you, lol!😜

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I've heard that another adaptation that is very faithful to the book

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 Ай бұрын

Have you covered Son of Rosemary?

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

@wildmarjoramdieselpunk6396 i read it but didn't make a video for it. Through most of it I thought it was a solid three stars, but then the ending ruined it for me and I lowered my rating to 2 stars.

@maryguba5649 2 ай бұрын

I saw the movie when it came out in 1968. It was scarier than any “in your face” horror film. Later, I read the book. Just as spine-chilling. I get it why you mention the 1977 sexual assault of an adolescent girl by Roman Polanski. I, too, can’t help but think of that, as well as the horrible slaughter of his wife, Sharon Tate, and her friends in 1969.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah what happened to Sharon Tate is horrible 😣

@curiousworld7912 2 ай бұрын

I remember reading an interview with Polanski, who said he thought adapting an American novel into a film ('Rosemary's Baby' being his first American-made movie), meant he needed to stay as close to the book as possible. The film and book are nearly interchangeable.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah i heard that! Guess lucky for him the book was already perfect.

@kaydisney9872 2 ай бұрын

The sequel written 2000 was really good too. It shows what happened ultimately to both Rosemary and her child. The ending was very......unexpected. Ira Levin wrote it for the new Millennium. If you get the chance, definitely read it!!!!! ❤

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I saw he wrote a sequel and am definitely curious!

@LucyLioness100 2 ай бұрын

@@kaydisney9872 I’ve not read the sequel, but maybe I’ll check it out sometime

@ILove1DC2A 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins The sequel - Son of Rosemary got bad reviews from many critics. I think you can skip the sequel as it really adds little to the original book/movie.

@badbenito 2 ай бұрын

You are so right about Guy! John Cassavetes was the creepiest, jerk, chauvinist. I despise that man.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I actually don't know much about the actor himself but now you have me curious! I guess he was the right person to play someone so terrible.

@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik Ай бұрын

@WhytheBookWins John Cassavetes was both an actor and an independent film director frequently taking acting roles to fund his film efforts, such a the doctor friend who kidnaps Andrew Stevens in THE FURY. His third film was the Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland film A CHILD IS WAITING, about a special school for mentally challenged children, the teachers and the parents. Married to Gena Rowlands for 35 years

@BarleyC 2 ай бұрын

"I can no longer associate myself" 😱

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Her story could make a potentially interesting spinoff too!

@BarleyC 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins That’s certainly a prequel I’d like to see!

@DonatoDamiano-r2g Ай бұрын

Glad you noticed that too. The moment Rosemary sees the handwritten note in Mrs.Gardenia's apartment is a glimpse of what's yet to come. It may be a minor thing, but it speaks volumes in the way of something sinister on the horizon. Excellent novel and film. The 20th century really gave us some great books, music, and motion pictures that have and will stand the test of time. 📚🎼🎥

@SeanBon777 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I love this movie! Does the book explain/why do you think Rosemary's pain suddenly stops during her argument with Guy? I used to think it's cause the baby somehow knew going to a different doctor could end badly for it. But then I also think maybe Rosemary's rage and anger comforted it? Or maybe that's just how these demon-possessed pregnancies go. 😂 Thanks for the video!

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video! And no, that isn't explained and I was wondering what the reason was... she had stopped eating/drinking the things Minnie made for her, so I wondered if that was partly why? Or maybe like you said, it sensed that if the pain continued, it would be a risk and was therefore able to make it stop? Your though on her anger being what stops it is an interesting possibility too!

@gRinchY-op5vr 2 ай бұрын

The theory is the pain stopped when the baby had started moving in the womb, kind of like there were some 'sharp points' pressing against certain parts of her, so when the baby adjusted its position finally she felt relief.

@Gigglingsiren 2 ай бұрын

I didn't know this was a book

@leslienope 2 ай бұрын

First time I ever watched this movie was last year. I was alone dogsitting my brother's dog and (unknowingly!!) had Covid. I hadn't started to feel any symptoms before going to his house, but while there I got extremely tired and put this movie on, got through it all somehow before falling asleep as soon as the credits started and then proceeded to have incredibly weird fever dreams. 😂 Luckily, I didn't test positive until a few days later and apparently didn't pass on my germs to my brother or his family bc they were all fine, but that sure was an interesting day! Anyway, then I read the book later that same week and so little was different that it almost just felt redundant. I wish I had read the book first, so I could have enjoyed it more.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Watching this while starting to get sick would definitely add to the experience lol

@isarodriguez6278 2 ай бұрын

I watched the movie first and, many years later, I had the opportunity to read the book, so I did. It surprised me all the things she thought about her husband and about what he had done and all the things that were told about women and pregnancy... while being a book written by a man back in 1967? or so? I think. The thing is, for me, it made the experience of watching the movie (and the movie itself) ... boring? I think that would be the word to describe it. I don't know, I just enjoyed the book so much, it kind of made watching the movie useless. I think that, whenever i want to revisit the story, I'll just buy the book and I'll re-read it.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow, i can see where you're coming from though. I just loved the performances so much so that makes the movie still worth it. But I agree, for the book was definitely ahead of its time.

@Jasonbfv 2 ай бұрын

I agree that the movie followed the book rater closely. Nonetheless, I liked the book a lot better because of the execution of some little things. The book was really well written and I appreciated the way the two older characters were developed. It was subtle, because they were behaving in a very nice way to the young couple, but there was just something about them that was creepy. This subtlety is hard to execute, but this good writer pulled it off and just generally made for an enjoyable book. The movie, on the other hand, kind of came off as a little campy to me. And with horror movies, there is a fine line between the kind of acceptable camp that you expect and want, and too much camp, and I think the execution was a little off and that line was crossed. And therefore, I am not a big fan of the movie ROsemary's Baby, even though I loved the book and on the surface, the one follows the other rather closely.

@ambergerber5162 Ай бұрын

I watched this movie when I was a kid. Before I understood how a woman got pregnant so my mom detracted me during that scene so i think i just thought she became pregnant. Lol yeah I watched it after puberty and I was like oh that's not ok. Lol weirdly the part that messed me up was her eating rare or raw meat and it affected me until way into adulthood and I always thought there was something really wrong with people that ate like a rare steak. Lol I have never been able to eat meat unless it was well done because of this movie. It funny the things kids find strange.

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

Oh wow that's funny that raw meat made such an impression! She eats like a raw chicken heart or something like that though which is gross so it makes sense it stuck with you!

@andyromano5837 Ай бұрын

Just to be clear, there is a ‘T’ in the word ‘imporTant’

@KushKiki 2 ай бұрын

Great review! Before watching this, I was convinced that Rosemary's Baby is about a mother choosing which of her 2 children to save and which one will die, but this is way creepier. 😖

@AthalieM 2 ай бұрын

sounds like you're describing Sophie's Choice?

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Lol yeah sounds like you got this and Sophie's Choice mixed up!

@KushKiki 2 ай бұрын

Yes, that makes sense. Both movie names are 's so I guess I got my wires crossed. Hahaha!

@nolipgloss1343 2 ай бұрын

So I’ll be putting Sophie’s choice on my watch list 😂 I don’t know what I thought the film was about when I was younger.

@mariaskabardonis8353 2 ай бұрын

I think I am going to use the fast forward button when I watch Apartment 7a. I think I saw the scariest scene during a scariest scenes in movies list and I just couldn’t make it through the list. I used to not be able to do horror but now I can but I tend to fast forward and cover my eyes but it’s a good movie. Good theory that Guy could have been drugged in the movie

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Smart idea! I definitely will look away at times when watching scary movies.

@ShaneHill-mu4yi 2 ай бұрын

The only difference I found between the book and movie is the book is not just terrifying and creepy but also very very funny in a horrible satirical type of way.Stephen King in his Dance Macarbre book brilliantly dissects the book.The sequel is so bad it's good.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Oh I'll need to read that by King!

@loridegrande2350 2 ай бұрын

Mia was married to frank Sinatra at the time he didn't want her to do this movie he actually divorced her over her staring in it

@Eric_1991 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating. I haven't read the book but i really enjoyed the movie, despite the Polanski issue...

@FQ8 2 ай бұрын

Have not seen this in decades and just recently watched it on Paramount+ in anticipation of Apartment 7A. It holds up incredibly well! There is also a two episode series that stars Zoe Saldana from 2014 and available free to watch on various streaming platforms. Definitely going to watch that as well.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Interesting, I'll have to check that out! And I watched Apartment 7A last night and will have my review video for it up later today if you're interested 😊

@FQ8 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins oh definitely 👍🏻

@kelco64 2 ай бұрын

I’ve watched the movie several times. It’s such a classic. Very interesting fact you brought up about Guy possibly being easily swayed by something in the cake at Roman and Minnie’s. Never thought of that! I would like to feel this is true, considering how fast he gave his wife to the coven! What a rat!

@shelbsss7748 2 ай бұрын

Interesting theory about the dessert 🤔 definitely possible I just thought Minnie was a crappy cook 😅

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

That is definitely probable 😆

@sheryldalton8965 2 ай бұрын

The only book içve ever read that the movie was far superior was "last of the mohicans". I came across a contemperary review of it by Mark Twain. He found it as boring as i did haha. "No country for old men" & "lonesome dove" were perfect adaptations. The absolute worst adaptation was "beloved". When Oprah announced she was adapting it to film i knew that was a mistake, it was a wonderful book but totally unadaptable to film. I watched it out of curiousity & it was incomprehensible. I think it must've been the first novel Oprah ever read lol.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I actually covered Beloved a couple years ago! The book was absolutely incredible and was definitely better than the movie. But I thought it was still a good adaptation.

@laurie8868 2 ай бұрын

Hope this isn't too much of a spoiler, but apt 7a is Terry's story.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering if it was since she had been the original choice! I'm very curious to watch it

@gRinchY-op5vr 2 ай бұрын

I wasn't sure if it was about Terri or a woman before her, safe to say the cult had been trying to use different women for years and failed for one reason or another every time until Rosemary

@paulallenk4830 2 ай бұрын

Yes, Guy Woodhouse is evil and terrible and all that but bet Mia Farrow would take him over Woody Allen if she had to choose a partner and death was not an option. Also...nothing wrong with being a devil baby. My Mom told me my estranged Dad was the Devil and I turned out um.....alight ? Movie freaks me out mainly because building was modeled after "The Dakota" where exteriors where filmed and that's where John Lennon lived and was murdered. Laura...your reviews are always so informative.👺

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I knew she was married to Allen and that there is controversy with him but I don't know any details... And wow, I didn't know about it being modeled after where John Lennon lived! Glad you liked my video 😁

@michaellemos6053 2 ай бұрын

I think Guy was just weak

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that's true. That's an interesting discussion too though, like if someone is weak and easily manipulated does that give them a pass of sorts and make them less evil? I think a lot of "evil" people start out as cowards/weak people.

@michaellemos6053 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins thoughtful…. I guess it would be whatever the definition of evil is. What he did was certainly evil. But also very human.

@etamommy 2 ай бұрын

I still feel that in spite of Polanski’s own evil deeds his artistry as a director cannot be denied. To be an actor or actress deciding to work with him even after such scandals have come to light is a personal decision by them and I can understand either decision. Same even can be said for Woody Allen I’d venture.

@catherinecrawford2289 2 ай бұрын

All due respect, brighter lighting would take away the fuzzyness of this video's quality.

@agostinodublino1387 2 ай бұрын

Ira Levin! I never knew! (or I forgot...). I've read "the boys from brazil" after a teacher made us watch the movie and I thought he was a great writer

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Agreed! I read and watched Boys From Brazil and liked that too. Rosemary and Stepford Wives are my two favorites of his.

@arlem525 2 ай бұрын

The Is God Dead? magazine was real

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Oh interesting!

@Alicia_1970 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! I love this movie and book. Every time I hear John Cassavetes name I get angry though lol

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

It's such an odd coincidence his last name is so similar to the characters in this story!

@Alicia_1970 2 ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWinsI know I had to think twice before spelling his name lol

@tompagano9015 2 ай бұрын

She stole the plot. I can see your point you still like the derivative book, but I recall thinking it was plagiarizing . I think I am going to order the books and reread them. I remember being scared with RB movie and book , just like the Exorcist.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

I saw the Exorcist ages ago and it still haunts me lol. RB is a book i definitely will be reading again! And you're saying Delicate Condition stole the plot of RB? It definitely is heavily inspired by it, but it certainly isn't plagiarism and she puts her unique spin on the story with the ending.

@VortexBunche 2 ай бұрын

Do NOT read Son of Rosemary. It will tarnish your good feelings about the original novel and the movie.

@WhytheBookWins 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I had only read bad things about it lol. I'll skip it then.

@gRinchY-op5vr 2 ай бұрын

I own it still after reading it and being unimpressed purely because I own all Ira Levin's books, but I doubt I'll ever read it again and don't recommend it often to others...I let them know the jist of the plot though lol

@WhytheBookWins Ай бұрын

I ended up reading it and it was all right up until the very end! I couldn't believe he pulled the "it was all a dream" pretty much ruined the book for me lol.

@marianparoo1544 Ай бұрын

@@WhytheBookWins Such a stupid out!