Baby Jane

In Hollywood, former child star 'Baby' Jane Hudson, now a recluse, lives with her disabled sister Blanche, a once-famous actress. Jane's resentment and delusions fuel a cruel and terrifying psychological game as she torments Blanche, blurring the lines between past glories and present horrors. As Blanche tries to escape her sister's madness, the dark history of their intertwined lives threatens to consume them both.

Upon its release, 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its chilling performances, especially from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and its masterful blend of psychological horror and melodrama. It is widely regarded as a landmark film in the horror genre and a showcase for its aging leading ladies.

• A masterclass in psychological horror, elevated by powerhouse performances from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

• The film excels at creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere of dread and decaying glamour.

• Its exploration of sibling rivalry, faded stardom, and mental deterioration remains compelling and disturbing.

Google audience: Google users consistently praise the film for its intense and unforgettable performances by Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, highlighting the captivating and disturbing portrayal of their characters' relationship. Many appreciate the film's suspenseful narrative and its iconic status in the thriller genre, though some find its horror elements to be more psychological than overtly terrifying.

Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Bette Davis. It won Best Costume Design, Black-and-White for Norma Koch. Bette Davis also received a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globes. The film is recognized on the American Film Institute's list of 100 Years...100 Thrills.

During filming, the animosity between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford was so intense that it was reportedly real. Crawford allegedly even had a dental plate made to make her teeth appear decayed, further enhancing her character's suffering, a detail she shared with makeup artist Eddie Senz but not with Davis.