Rosemary's Baby Analysis

Brief description of plot:
Rosemary and Guy, a new couple, move into an old apartment. They meet their neighbor, the Castevets, an elderly couple who are rude and nosy but seemingly friendly to them. After their first meal together, Guy befriends with the Castevets although Rosemary does not share the same enthusiasm. Later, Guy’s acting career takes off. Rosemary feels neglected by her husband. One night, Minnie brings two cup of chocolate mousse to the couple. Rosemary passes out after having the dessert. She has a dream of herself being raped by a monster that night. Then, she is found pregnant. During her pregnancy, she suffers severe pains and losses weight put Dr. Sapirstein, who is recommended by the Castvevts, would not do anything to help. Rosemary’s friend, Hutch becomes sick and dies after visiting her
After watching Rosemary’s Baby, I still don’t prefer horror though I would say it is interesting enough in other aspects. I like the mise-en-scène in this film. For instance, the dreamlike scene of Rosemary being raped. Although I, as an audience, am absolutely positive that it was really happening, all the elements in the shot i.e. the mattress floating on the sea did create a dizzy feeling that, I believe, Rosemary would be confused and convinced that “raped by a monster” is only a dream. After all, she is such a naïve young woman! Also, I like the background music played sometimes at the scene of the Woodhouses’ apartment. It was a simple piece played by piano, always appears during the daytime, while Rosemary is alone at home and Mrs. Castevet comes to visit her. This music is not related to horror nor the emotions of characters, but it gives a natural feeling to me, imagine there was someone in the neighborhood playing the piano, always the same piece, quite a simple one, probably a child… as if it was just a usual apartment