Title: Exploring the Satanic Horror Roots of Flat 7A in the First Official Trailer
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Get a sneak peek at "Apartment 7A", Paramount's electrifying prequel to the 1968 chiller, "Rosemary's Baby". Let's dive in:
The plot unfolds in 1965 New York City, revolving around Terry Gionoffrio (played by the talented Julia Garner), an ambitious dancer who experiences a gruesome ankle injury. Post-injury, she moves into the haunting Bramford apartment building, where she crosses paths with an enigmatic elderly duo – Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally – who appear destined to alter her life forever. Coincidence or calculated design, Jim Sturgess, a neighboring Broadway magnate, enters the picture. True to form, Terry finds herself roped into an evening of mystery with her new companions, which may have left her unwittingly pregnant with the Antichrist.
The question arises, why resurrect the "Rosemary's Baby" series? Well, if you count the prequels, remakes, and sequels, "Apartment 7A" falls under the third, fourth, or fifth chapter of the saga. Post the original film, ABC broadcasted a TV sequel titled "Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby" in 1976. Ira Levin, the author of the original novel, penned "Son of Rosemary" in 1997, 30 years after the release of the first film. In 2014, NBC aired a modernized version of the original movie that spanned two parts and four hours. In this forthcoming film, Wiest and McNally replace Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer as Minnie and Roman Castavet, respectively, and will apparently narrate the first failed attempt to spawn the son of Satan.
The ambitious project may seem preposterous and superfluous, but critics can't help but admire the captivating costumes and elaborate set designs. The trailer hints at a sequin-encrusted demon, symbolizing the vacuousness of showbiz – or so we assume. The production seems like an elaborate reenactment of the original, making its appeal a matter of personal preference. However, if you're passionate about campy horror franchises for their unique charm, this film might be right up your alley.
Besides Garner, Wiest, McNally, and Sturgess, "Apartment 7A" features JMarli Siu, Rosy McEwen, Scott Hume, Andrew Buchan, and Koba Holdbrook-Smith. Additionally, Kevin Swanton portrays Satan, while Amy Leeson brings the iconic Rosemary Woodhouse to life.
Mark your calendars – "Apartment 7A" premieres on September 27, 2024, exclusively on Paramount+. Stay tuned for the latest updates on "Marvel", "Star Wars", "Star Trek", the future of "DC Universe" on the big screen and small, and everything you need to know about the upcoming "Doctor Who".
[1] Fandango at Home
- Unsurprisingly, the release of the trailer for "Apartment 7A" has sent technology-fueled trailer-frenzy buzzing through internet circles, including leading media outlets like io9.
- The screenplay for "Apartment 7A," set in 1965 New York City, features a choreography of characters, among them Julia Garner portraying Terry Gionoffrio, an apartment-dweller discovered by an enigmatic elderly couple, played by Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally.
- Speculation about the future of "Rosemary's Baby" series revival aside, Terry finds herself in a chaotic turn of events, potentially becoming a vessel for the Antichrist after attending a meeting with her neighbor, Broadway magnate Jim Sturgess.
- Terry's character-driven plot is woven alongside a backdrop of captivating set designs and captivating costumes, evoking relics of the 60s showbiz era, as hinted by the appearance of a sequin-encrusted demon in the film's trailer.
