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aingealwroth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
While this hasn't aged the best (the problematic aspects of misogyny and racism are so harsh) it still has a place as a "classic" and the horror aspects hold up well. Granted, most of the horror is in the ending because Rosemary's psychotic break results with her in giving into the gaslighting, but alas, it's still horrifying. Has a stronger level of "eerie" than most horror stories that this spawned in the subgenre of "demonic kids" and is one of the better examples.
TLDR: Original movie held very close to the original material, just presented things as more subjective.
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Alcohol, and Classism
morenowagain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
automatic_rae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
stephanieanneauthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As someone who's lived through it, I love stories that involve gaslighting as it adds to the tension and discomfort. And I wanted to scream at some of the obstacles Rosemary encountered. In those early chapters, I wasn't too sure how I would feel about her, but I came to love her character arc. I've also noticed recently that I tend to be more drawn to domestic horror stories. There's something delightfully unsettling about home life gone wrong, and situations that should be safe and comforting, but are not.
Can't wait to watch the movie now!
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Blood
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Abortion
smolhandsdan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
coco78337's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Miscarriage, and Toxic friendship
scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Body horror and Pregnancy
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Blood, and Alcohol