Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

2014TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Young Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband Guy move in with a rich couple, who soon take an unusual interest in the Woodhouses' attempts to have a second baby after Rosemary miscarried the first one. Guy soon has unusual success and Rosemary becomes pregnant, but it becomes clear that the two are connected and that the pregnancy may not be all that Rosemary hoped for...

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users53%
Director: Agnieszka HollandGenres: Horror, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A young couple moves into an apartment with a mysterious past and a sinister group of neighbors. The wife, Rosemary, soon finds herself pregnant and increasingly isolated, suspecting her husband and the building's occupants are involved in a dark conspiracy to harm her and her unborn child. She must fight to uncover the truth and protect herself from an ancient evil.

Critical Reception

This miniseries adaptation of 'Rosemary's Baby' received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. It was criticized for its slow pacing, lack of originality compared to the acclaimed 1968 film, and its perceived unnecessary expansion of the story. While some appreciated the performances, the overall consensus was that it failed to capture the terror and psychological depth of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A diluted and unnecessary remake that fails to recapture the magic of the original.
  • Suffers from a sluggish pace and a lack of genuine horror.
  • Performances are decent, but cannot salvage a derivative narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a significant disappointment with this miniseries, with many viewers feeling it was a pale imitation of the original film. Common complaints include its repetitive plot, drawn-out storytelling, and a general lack of scares or tension that made the 1968 version so iconic. Some found the performances adequate but ultimately insufficient to elevate the material.

Fun Fact

The miniseries was filmed in Bucharest, Romania, which was used to stand in for New York City.

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