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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Rosemary's Baby | The Horror Film's Curse & Real Cases of Demonic Pregnancy!

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.64.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

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?

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 = The Foreboding
00:01:17.543 = Show Open
00:03:07.844 = The Cursed Film, Rosemary’s Baby
00:13:43.230 = Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby***
00:24:53.029 = Are You Pregnant With a Demon Spawn?
00:33:41.790 = My Children See Dead People***
00:39:32.425 = Space Cases
00:50:24.963 = Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters***
00:55:59.370 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES – and/or --- PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:SOURCES 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=====(Over time links 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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 26, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealRosemarysBaby
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #RosemarysBaby, #CursedMovies, #SharonTate, #MansonFamily, #HorrorHistory, #HollywoodCurses, #TrueHorror, #Occult, #CreepyHistory

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey, weirdos!

0:01.0

I want to share something fun that I've been doing that I think you might enjoy, especially

0:04.9

if you like horror fiction and audio drama.

0:08.3

It's not in my podcast or YouTube channel, it's over at Doorway to Nightmare.

0:13.4

Several times per week, they come out with new episodes of completely original audio terror

0:18.6

written by the talents of Winslow Swan and Crimson McKenzie.

0:22.3

And quite often, you'll end up hearing my voice playing a role in the stories.

0:26.8

Chills run up and down your spine. There's a creeping sensation at the back of your neck.

0:33.2

You're listening to Doorway to Nightmare. Join me, Artemis Black, as we venture through into a world of the strange and uncanny.

0:43.2

Here's a sample of what we mean.

0:46.9

But don't you hear her?

0:49.2

Henry, there is no child anywhere around.

0:53.7

Please come inside.

0:55.0

Little girl, show yourself. It's all right. We don't want to hurt you.

1:02.0

Are you telling me, Ruth, that you don't hear her?

1:06.0

No, Henry, I don't, because there is no child.

1:14.7

Join us.

1:16.5

We will be lurking for you.

1:21.7

You can find Doorway to Nightmare and their entire back catalog on YouTube in your favorite podcasting app, or listen on their website

1:29.2

at doorway to nightmare.com.

1:35.7

When police officer Matt Klein returns to the quiet coastal town of Marshport. He hopes for a fresh start

1:45.4

with his family. But a series of brutal, inexplicable deaths begins to unravel the town. At the

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