Season of the Glitch is back with the Apartment Trilogy to explore the psychological horror of Rosemary's Baby, exploring its themes of control, gaslighting, and the dynamics of relationships. They discuss the film's critique of societal expectations surrounding marriage and motherhood, as well as the influence of cult dynamics. The conversation highlights Rosemary as a representation of the struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society, and draws parallels between the film and modern horror narratives. The hosts reflect on the cultural impact of Rosemary's Baby and its relevance in today's discussions about reproductive rights and women's autonomy.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Season of the Glitch
07:38 Exploring the Apartment Trilogy
13:43 Character Dynamics and Relationships
19:43 The Significance of the Bramford
25:36 The Role of Food and Domesticity
29:31 Terry's Tragic Fate and Its Impact
32:46 Rosemary's Nightmares and Past Trauma
33:40 Guy's Career and the Influence of Roman
34:56 Worldly Characters and Their Impact
36:19 Psychogeography and Symbolism in the Apartment
37:16 The Role of Laura Louise and Minnie's Influence
38:13 Creepy Gifts and Their Significance
39:12 Guy's Ambition and Rosemary's Isolation
40:09 Hutch's Warning and Rosemary's Growing Suspicion
41:02 The Cast of Vets and Their Manipulation
42:28 The Hallucinatory Sequence and Its Implications
47:36 The Aftermath of the Hallucination
50:00 Pregnancy and the Cast of Vets' Interference
51:10 Guy's Emotional Detachment and Rosemary's Struggles
53:15 The Complexity of Relationships in the 60s
53:36 Rosemary's Deteriorating Health and Isolation
56:51 The New Year's Party and Cultish Undertones
58:15 Rosemary's Discovery and Realization of Witchcraft
01:01:29 The Influence of Tannis Root
01:03:12 Rosemary's Descent into Isolation
01:05:05 The Birth and Betrayal
01:07:19 The Architecture of Horror
01:10:34 The Cult's Control
01:13:44 Motherhood and Manipulation
01:16:25 Societal Critique and Cult Dynamics
01:19:49 Bodily Autonomy and Reproductive Control
01:21:40 Final Thoughts and Reflections
