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Originally posted by urgeok
Rosemary's Baby has to be judged under a different light.
It is scary in its own way .. not popcorn throwing shocks, but
the fear of losing your mind ... or a conspiracy ... where you're the only one that knows something and even the people closest to you wont believe ...you have no one to turn to.
Maybe its not a thrillfest but the great direction and building atmosphere of suspense makes it a contender as far as I'm concerned.
Probably something that would affect someone with a family more because the greatest fear of any parent concerns your child - or c'hild to be' in this case.
I think it belongs in the list ... not in the top 10 but certainly in a top 20.
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Well, I see a few people stating that Jaws is not a horror movie...or is not scary. But, the fact is that Jaws -- to THIS day instills instant fear into viewers. (most viewers). Grown men & women STILL think of Jaws when they are anywhere near water. I can't imagine too many women not wanting to get pregnant because their baby might turn out to be a demon...lol.
All I'm saying is that I always see Rosemary's Baby listed as one of the scariest movies of all time -- which is what prompted me to watch it in the first place. But, in my opinion -- although not a bad movie -- definitely not a scary one at all!
By the way, urgeok...welcome to hell! I didn't get a chance to say hi. But, it's nice to have a noob along for the ride who actually says anything worth a damn.
QUICK COMMENT: Regarding relating to Rosemary moreso if you have a family...ummm, that may be true I guess. I personally don't have any kids...but I was WAY more affected by the little kid getting hit by a truck in Pet Semetary. Sorry, Rosemary's Baby just did not get any emotion out of me.