Apartment 7A Premieres as Rosemary's Baby Prequel

Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James, serves as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby but fails to deliver suspense or originality, appealing mainly to viewers unfamiliar with the original film. The story follows Terry Gionoffrio, played by Julia Garner, a struggling Broadway dancer whose life spirals downward after an ankle injury. Set in the infamous Bramford apartment building, Terry encounters the sinister couple, Roman and Minnie Castevet, who offer her a place to stay, leading to a series of dark and disturbing events. Critics highlight the film's lack of depth in exploring themes of motherhood and power, rendering it a disappointing rehash of the classic horror narrative. Despite Garner's strong performance, the film struggles under the weight of comparisons to its Oscar-winning predecessor, ultimately leaving many of its concepts unresolved. Apartment 7A premieres on Paramount+ on September 27, 2024.