'Rosemary's Baby' influences a crop of new horror

The themes in "Rosemary's Baby" could not be more current — and some in Hollywood have noticed as a miniseries adaptation came in 2014 and its influence is clear on several new series.
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Like 'Rosemary's Baby,' 'Shining Vale' and 'Delicate' meditate on the horrors faced by women Click to view images

The themes of Ira Levin's novel "Rosemary's Baby" have newfound resonance today, and they've been on display in shows like "Shining Vale," "American Horror Story: Delicate" and more.

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Striking actors latest scare tactic? Halloween pickets and clever costumes Click to view images

Hollywood's striking actors put on their best Halloween costumes as they picket outside of Netflix and other locations.

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MOLAA's annual DΓ­a de Muertos was 'Made With Love' Click to view images

This year's theme for the annual Day of the Dead festival at Long Beach's Museum of Latin American Art celebrated tradition with "Hecho con Amor/Made With Love."

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Stephanie Land's new memoir takes 'Maid' readers to school — not always in a good way Click to view images

Stephanie Land's second memoir, "Class," a sequel to her blockbuster debut, "Maid," follows her journey to get an education — and holds readers at a distance.

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'Bridgerton' star calls out Netflix and Shondaland for doing 'nothing' after she had two psychotic breaks Click to view images

Ruby Barker said she had a psychotic break just after Season 1 and another about three years later. The predicament of her character, she said, affected her personally.

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Flavor Flav's national anthem is a viral hit. It was also a 'long time bucket list item' Click to view images

Flavor Flav says he thinks he did "a great job" performing the national anthem at a weekend Milwaukee Bucks game. "A sure failure is if you stop trying."

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