Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Rosemary's Baby (1968) rewrote horror with its slow-burn dread, earning Ruth Gordon the Best Supporting Actress Oscar—a rare recognition that surpasses #4 The Shining, which received no acting nominations. Shot on location at New York's Dakota building, its $2.3 million budget delivered themes of gaslighting and reproductive autonomy that resonate 40% stronger in modern polls than contemporaries like The Innocents.