Rosemary's Daughter
Rosemary's Daughter

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Rosemary's Daughter

1976
Movie
92 min
German

The murder of the well-known Frankfurt high-class prostitute Rosemarie Nitribitt kept the Federal Republic in suspense at the time, but the crime could never be solved. Although almost twenty years have now passed, the unpleasant matter for those involved at the time comes back on the table, because Annemarie Meier-Wippertal, the daughter of the murdered, causes unrest as she wants to solve the murder of her mother.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Robert Allen SchnitzerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful model, tormented by nightmares and a controlling mother, begins to suspect her husband is involved in a sinister plot. She fears her unborn child might be destined for something evil. As her sanity unravels, she must uncover the dark secrets surrounding her family before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Rosemary's Daughter is a lesser-known horror film that struggled to find a significant audience upon its release. While it attempts to tap into the psychological horror and satanic panic themes popularized by films like 'Rosemary's Baby,' it was largely met with mediocre reviews, often criticized for its pacing and predictable plot. However, some viewers found its campy elements and Lana Turner's performance to be entertainingly schlocky.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lana Turner's presence elevates the film, despite its otherwise derivative nature.

  • The plot relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes without adding much originality.

  • Pacing issues and a lack of genuine scares contribute to its overall mediocrity.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Rosemary's Daughter are scarce due to its limited release and niche appeal. When found, they often reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with some acknowledging its status as a cult B-movie horror flick from the 70s, while others find it forgettable and poorly executed.

Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a television movie before its release theatrically.

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