Rosemary's Baby (1968)

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Stunning psychological occult-thriller that manages to score its points without resorting to cheap twists and shocks. From very early on we suspect the truth; we slowly see it confirmed. The horror of the film is that Rosemary (Mia Farrow) doesn't: her struggles are futile, her fall ineluctable.

It gets us to the end with a great script, superb direction, low-key but extremely effective special effects -- a slimming haircut, pale makeup -- and tremendous performances from the principles. It's an excruciatingly tense ride.

- Sam - 2008-06-22 14:05:52