The Big Picture

  • Rosemary's Baby expertly reflects the cultural shifts of 1960s America, including the rise of countercultural movements and the anxieties brought on by rapid cultural evolution.
  • The film highlights the insidious nature of marital abuse, showing how Guy's indoctrination into the cult manifests in his control and manipulation of Rosemary.
  • The loss of Rosemary's bodily autonomy is more horrifying than the Satanic cult itself, as she is stripped of control over her own body and subjected to physical and emotional abuse.