Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin is a chilling Gothic horror novel that explores themes of control, fear, and the intersection of modern life with ancient evil. The story follows Rosemary Woodhouse, a young woman who, after moving into a mysterious apartment building in New York City, becomes pregnant under increasingly strange and suspicious circumstances. As her pregnancy progresses, Rosemary experiences debilitating pain, weight loss, and a growing sense of paranoia. Her husband Guy, seemingly supportive at first, becomes distant and secretive, leading Rosemary to suspect that her pregnancy is part of a sinister plot orchestrated by their neighbors, the Castavets, who may be involved in witchcraft. The novel builds a tense atmosphere as Rosemary uncovers the terrifying truth about her unborn child’s fate, blending psychological horror with social commentary on women’s autonomy and societal expectations.
0