Rosemary's Baby (franchise)
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The Rosemary's Baby franchise consists of American horror installments including a theatrical film, its made-for-television sequel film, and a television miniseries. Based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin, the plot follows a young married couple who after moving into a new apartment experience interactions with a Satanic cult that's determined to usher in the birth of the antichrist. Each installment details the disturbing events that follow their decision to take up residence there, despite the potential dangers.
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Based on | Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date | 1968–present |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The franchise has been met with mix success as a whole. The original movie though met initially with a mild critical reception,[1][2] was considered a box office success domestically.[3] Through the years that followed, it earned its status as a classic horror movie. Modern analysis has called it one of the all-time greatest in the genre,[4][5] a "masterpiece",[6] and writer-director Roman Polanski's "magnum opus";[7] while also praising its influence over the horror genre thereafter, with various filmmakers acknowledging it as an inspiration.[8] In cult-like manner, various legends of the production being a "cursed movie" have followed.[9] Conversely, its television movie sequel was met with near universal negative reception from critics and its viewers; with reviews calling it one of the "worst horror sequels" ever,[10] while some stated it has entertainment value.[11] The television miniseries adaptation likewise, was met with negative reception calling it inferior to the original; criticizing the plot changes, and its overall execution.[12][13]
The franchise will continue with a prequel film in post-production, from Paramount Pictures.[14][15]