What is Apartment 7A about?
Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner) is a dancer who dreams of being famous and seeing her name in lights. Unfortunately, while performing one day she suffering a devastating injury. Her prospects look bleak until she meets an older wealthy couple, Minnie and Roman Castevet (Dianne Weist and Kevin McNally. As they welcome her into their home, they make her an offer she can’t refuse. She can live in a luxury apartment at the Bramford free of charge. Not only that, she has access to influential Broadway producer, Alan Marchand (Jim Sturgess). This could give her break she needs to make her dreams come true. However, she becomes pregnant after a night she can’t fully remember. Soon, she begins second-guessing the sacrifices she’s willing to make for her career. Not only is there something evil in her apartment, but the Bramford itself.
Apartment 7A Review
If some of the details above sound familiar, it should. The events take place in the same location as the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby. It’s sort of a prequel. In fact, as the credits start to roll, the next recommendation is Rosemary’s Baby. Additionally, the last scene is of Rosemary and Guy previously portrayed by Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. While not one of my favorite horror films, I always appreciated the undertones of women’s rights. During this time, women fought for their right to have control over their reproductive right, including access to contraception and abortion. With the reversal of Roe vs. Wade, this would be one of the reasons Apartment 7A was made.
Now, let’s dive into the film itself. Since it is a prequel, you can guess the ending, but it doesn’t take away from it. The portrayal of Dianne Weist as Minnie is eerie and kind of gives a clue the fact that something isn’t quite right. On the other hand, I didn’t care for the character of Terry. Although portrayed well by Julia Garner, she kind of annoyed me. She reminds me of Gen Z. They want everything without any consequences. She wants the fame, notoriety and free apartment, but she doesn’t want any strings attached. But it has more to do with the script than her acting.
Overall, if you like Rosemary’s Baby, you’ll enjoy this film. Although not needed, it was still good to know what happens before the 1968 film.
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What is Apartment 7A rated?
The film has a rating of R for some violent content and drug use.
Does Apartment 7A have an end-credit scene?
No, there are no mid or post credits at the end of of the film.
