What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Name: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Director: Robert Aldrich
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1962-01-01
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy, Julie Allred

1962Dir. Robert Aldrich2h 15m

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Runtime2h 15m

Released1962

Budget$980K

DirectorRobert Aldrich

About This Movie

You know, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is one of those films that really leans into the psychological horror aspect without relying heavily on blood or gore. The atmosphere is thick, almost claustrophobic, thanks to the crumbling mansion they inhabit. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford deliver performances that are both haunting and tense; you can feel the tension in every scene. The pacing is deliberate, building dread as Jane's madness intensifies. I appreciate the practical effects used, especially how they play into the sisters' fraught relationship. It's a raw portrayal of sibling rivalry and the dark side of fame, not just a horror flick but a study in character deterioration. Definitely a curious gem for those who love the genre’s nuances.

Released by Warner Bros., originally in 1962.Shot in black and white, enhances the film's bleak mood.Features impressive set designs that amplify the decay theme.Bette Davis received an Oscar nomination for her performance.