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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Horror, Mystery & Thriller

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.5

DirectorRobert Aldrich

ProducerRobert Aldrich

ScreenwriterLukas Heller, Henry Farrell

DistributorWarner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo

Release Date DateOct 31, 1962, Wide

LanguageEnglish

Runtime2h 12m

Introduction

Jane Hudson (Bette Davis) is an aging child star left to care for her wheelchair-bound sister Blanche (Joan Crawford), also a former child actress. Stuck living together in a mansion in old Hollywood, Blanche plots to get even with Jane for the car crash that left her crippled years earlier. But Jane is desperate to keep Blanche imprisoned as she plans a new rise to fame, and tries to hide Blanche's existence from doctors, visitors and neighbors while she devises a way to get rid of her sister.

Critics Reviews

James Powers4.5

401

Mar 5, 2017
"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" is a gripping melodrama brimming with hate, revenge, and suspense. Bette Davis delivers a tour-de-force performance as Jane Hudson, an aging child star turned desperate caretaker, while Joan Crawford shines as her wheelchair-bound sister, Blanche. As the tension escalates in their old Hollywood mansion, Jane's twisted plans for a comeback trap Blanche in a harrowing ordeal. The film masterfully blends high-class horror with moments of searing intensity and poignant emotion, echoing Hitchcock's style. A brilliant and haunting exploration of sibling rivalry, this film remains a timeless classic of psychological horror.

Jason Bailey4.5

462

Mar 3, 2017
"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" is a gripping psychological thriller that expertly weaves suspense and intensity throughout. Bette Davis delivers a chilling performance as Jane Hudson, an aging child star tormenting her wheelchair-bound sister Blanche, played by Joan Crawford. Trapped in an old Hollywood mansion, their twisted sibling rivalry unfolds as Jane clings to dreams of renewed fame while Blanche seeks retribution for a crippling car accident. The film's dark narrative and masterful storytelling create a palpable sense of dread, making it a standout classic that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. A must-watch for thriller enthusiasts.
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