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“Pregnant With a Demon: Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby” and More True Terrors! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/23
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Darren Marlar: 1968年的电影《罗斯玛丽的婴儿》因其撒旦主题而被认为是"被诅咒的"。许多与电影制作和发行有关的人在拍摄期间和之后都遭遇了不幸，包括导演、制片人和演员。这些不幸事件被认为是电影诅咒的证据。 此外，节目还探讨了一些相信自己怀了恶魔孩子的女性的真实案例。这些案例包括女性杀害自己的孩子、声称孩子拥有超自然能力、以及在分娩过程中经历异常情况等。这些案例突显了人们对恶魔怀孕的恐惧和迷信。 节目还讨论了如何判断是否怀了恶魔的孩子，列举了一些迹象，例如身上出现爪痕、渴望吃生肉、怀孕速度过快、胎儿拥有超人的力量等等。这些迹象大多是基于迷信和民间传说，并非科学依据。

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What is the origin of the Rosemary's Baby movie curse myth?

The Rosemary's Baby movie curse myth stems from the belief that the satanic themes in the film unlocked a curse affecting the cast and crew, leading to various tragedies and bad luck after its release in 1968.

What notable tragedy befell one of the key figures involved in Rosemary's Baby?

Sharon Tate, who was married to director Roman Polanski, was brutally murdered by the Manson family in August 1969, just months after Rosemary's Baby was released.

Why did Ira Levin, the author of Rosemary's Baby, feel guilty about his work?

Levin felt guilty because his work played a significant role in popularizing the occult and belief in witchcraft and Satanism, which he acknowledged fostered irrationality and superstition.

What are some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child?

Some cases include Adi Sanchez, who mutilated and killed her infant in San Antonio in 2009, Anne Feria Santos in Colombia, who claimed her baby could walk and produce fire at four weeks old, and Suzanne Connors in Utah, who reported a six-month baby bump a week after a demonic encounter.

What are some signs that you might be pregnant with a demon spawn?

Signs include deep claw marks or symbols on your skin, cravings for raw meat or blood, a wan or hollow appearance, rapid pregnancy progression, and a baby with superhuman strength or unusual features seen on ultrasound.

What did 10-year-old Faye Jackson experience that made her believe she has psychic powers?

Faye Jackson saw a wispy image of a person who hissed into her ear and experienced numerous ghostly sightings, including her bed being shaken by a frustrated female ghost and seeing a red figure in her reflection.

What strange phenomenon did astronauts report during space missions?

Astronauts reported various unexplained sightings, including weird lights, UFOs, and ghostly apparitions. For example, Yang Liwei heard knocking sounds outside his spacecraft, Gordon Cooper saw a green, glowing object, and James McDivitt initially thought he saw a UFO but later attributed it to a reflection of bolts in the window glass.

What new clues have emerged regarding the unsolved murder of the Grimes sisters?

Ray Johnson, a former criminal investigator, claims that the murder of Bonnie Lee Scott in Addison, Illinois, shares similarities with the Grimes sisters' case, including a phone call bragging about the murders and a third girl who escaped but did not come forward due to fear.

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The podcast explores the alleged curse surrounding the film 'Rosemarys Baby', examining the misfortunes experienced by those involved in its production and exploring the theory of a satanic curse. It also delves into the author Ira Levin's experiences and eventual regrets about the book's impact.
  • Numerous individuals involved in the production of Rosemary's Baby experienced misfortune, leading to speculation about a curse.
  • The film's director and producer suffered substantial bad luck.
  • Author Ira Levin, despite initial success, experienced personal and professional setbacks, and grew to regret his role in popularizing occult themes.

Shownotes Transcript

Rosemary’s Baby was a hit novel that became an iconic film, only to bring woe to nearly everyone who made it. We’ll look at the film which many people believe to be cursed. We’ll look at some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child! And how can you tell if YOU are pregnant with the child of Lucifer?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: The movie, The Sixth Sense, has become a worldwide meme with the phrase “I see dead people”. But for one family in Britain, it’s not a joking matter. (My Children See dead People) *** Barbara and Patricia Grimes were murdered in 1956, but new clues have raised hopes the killer might still be caught. (The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters) *** “In space, no one can hear you scream” – not just a movie tagline, but reality for astronauts reporting some of the strangest things they’ve encountered while outside our atmosphere. (Space Cases) *** Rosemary’s Baby was a hit novel that became an iconic film, only to bring woe to nearly everyone who made it. We’ll look at the film which many people believe to be cursed. We’ll look at some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child! And how can you tell if YOU are pregnant with the child of Lucifer? There are a few signs to look for! (Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:35.168 = Show Intro00:03:48.516 = The Cursed Film, Rosemary’s Baby00:15:37.178 = Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby00:26:43.673 = Are You Pregnant With a Demon Spawn?00:37:05.425 = My Children See Dead People00:42:52.923 = Space Cases00:56:05.983 = Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters01:01:37.143 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Theme from “Rosemary’s Baby”, piano version by vampir: https://youtu.be/n3j1qnCdwvM)“The Cursed Film: Rosemary’s Baby” by Rosemary Counter for Vanity Fair: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j8b64p4t)“Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby” by Lisa A Flowers for Ranker’s True Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/p4sxumwn)“Am I Pregnant With a Demon Spawn?” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhk4eetp)“My Children See Dead People” by Kate Jackson for The Sun: (link no longer available)“The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters” by Gary Sweeney for TheLineUp.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvh4kfz7)“Space Cases” by John Lemelman for Ranker’s The Space Page: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzz5tn48)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 26, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/RealRosemarysBaby