Rosemary’s Baby opens in the U.S. in 1968. Written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on Ira Levin’s novel, the film stars Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. The film is now considered a classic as well as William Castle’s most successful film. In 2014, the film was entered into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
This Day in Halloween: Roman Polanski's classic "Rosemary’s Baby" starring Mia Farrow opens in the U.S. in 1968. / Illustration by Eiloh Virgo