Meet The Ladies Of Stepford!
As we movie through Halloween season, this “Shocktober” offering is a classic slice of 70’s cinema.
The 70’s were chock full of great films that have been forgotten to time…and that’s why I’ve been shining a spotlight on cinema’s greatest decade – this time from an acclaimed Author!
Kudos To Novelist Ira Levin!
Author Ira Levin wrote the original novel, and I have more on this terrific writer later…first, let’s get to the movie!
“The Stepford Wives!“
First, read the poster, which makes it very clear this is a thriller!
Here is the plot to this classic film: Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.
Check out the original trailer:
They are all just TOO perfect!
Katherine Ross stars as the newcomer to the neighborhood who realizes the term “Stepford Wife” isn’t a compliment…and something is clearly wrong with the other ladies in town…
This film is a classic, and in fact, the phrase “Stepford Wife” is still used to describe subservient women…
Tina Louise from “Gilligan’s Island” is one of the local women who doesn’t seem to have any ambition – except to please her husband, any time of the day or night…
Paul Prentiss co-stars as well…she is a terrific actress who really nails the role of a lively wife who slowly changes in front of her friend’s eyes…leading to a shocking attack when she is stabbed….here is her response:
Bobbie Markowe: “Oh Joanna! My new dress! How could you do a thing like that? Just when I was going to give you coffee! How could you do a thing like that? I thought we were friends! Just when I was going to… how could you do a thing like that… just when I was going to give you coffee! Oh Joanna… I thought we were friends… I thought we were friends… friends… coffee… how could you do a thing like that? Like that? Like that? Like that? Friends… friends…“
This classic thriller was very badly remade with Nicole Kidman and Matthew Broderick…stick with the original!
And now, more with Author Ira Levin! In addition to writhing this classic novel, Levin also worte this masterpiece of psychological horror:
That’s right, Levin wrote “Rosemary’s Baby” as well! Click on my story to read all about this classic horror film:
What a great double bill this would make! All month long I am looking at some of the great horror films of the 70’s, like this one:
Forget the critically-drubbed new film out now and go right to the source: the greatest horror film of all time!
Click here for an inside look at this horrific masterpiece:
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johnrieber 
I still refer to the movie title to describe certain people. It nailed women coming into their own. And Rosemary’s Baby is brilliant.
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Yes, there is much social commentary in each film, as well as a not-very-subtle undercurrent of how women are held back by society!
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I remember watching ‘The Stepford Wives’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ in my twenties. Creepy films, but very good.
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Both so creepy and I loved them!
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Yes, they really hold up as well!
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Great film, very true to the book.
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Yes, both films respected the written word! Thanks for the comment!
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You are very welcome, John.
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I had read both novels (Stepford and Rosemary) before seeing the films, so there were no great surprises for me at the cinema. I thought they were great adaptations though.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, both films stand up to time, and what great source material! Thanks as always for the comment, hope you are well!
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