GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Antonius Block Seriously creepy. Bette Davis is extraordinary, and really put herself out there for this film, garish make-up and all. She plays an aging, former childhood star who lives with her sister, played by Joan Crawford, who eclipsed her as they got older to become a star herself back in the 1930's. Three decades later, Davis is still living in the past, craving attention, and dominating Crawford, who is in a wheelchair. Early on, the film includes pictures and brief movie clips from Davis and Crawford when they were younger ('Ex-Lady', and 'Sadie McKee') which is nice. I don't want to give away any of the plot, but will just say there are lots of tingly moments, and director Robert Aldrich did a great job gradually building these to a crescendo. The film is special because of Davis's performance, and because of its extra dimensions. There is of course the horror of being helpless while in an unbalanced person's care, and Crawford turns in a strong performance as well. There is also the horror of becoming irrelevant, of being deluded in holding on to a dream that has long since passed, which has a pathos to it. The 'stories within the story' - Davis and Crawford's real-life antipathy for one another, and their own fading glory - make the movie even more fascinating. Victor Buono is excellent as the pianist who responds to Davis's classified ad, which is her pathetic attempt to revive her act. He's a tragic figure himself, struggling to find work and living with his nagging mother (Marjorie Bennett). There are a few moments which strain credibility, and whether you call them plot holes or not, you may find yourself yelling instructions or warnings out to the screen (perhaps true of many a horror movie). It's on the long side but it flies by, and never feels long. Great movie.

padawanmovies I've FINALLY seen this movie; I've watched tons of "best of movie lists" thru the years and this is always on them!! I had brief knowledge of Crawford/Davis' real world relationship and it's awesome to see it play out on camera. This movie was much darker than I thought it would be, loved every bit of it. I won't give anything away but let me say the acting in this is spot on: Everyone played their characters wonderfully and the twists r rite on!! Considered a classic for good reasons!!!!!!

Leofwine_draca WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? is a crackling psychological thriller made in the post-PSYCHO world and a ghastly old Southern Gothic horror film to boot. It's notable for featuring two great actresses of yesteryear, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, knocking heads and sparks off each other as a pair of old-time actresses with the ultimate in love/hate relationships. As shot by Robert Aldrich, this film is very well made and one of a kind for its time; the psychological approach is second to none and the sheer level of demented hysteria that builds after a slow start is remarkable.

terencebells Ryan Murphy's series "Feud" in which Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon play Joan Crawford and Bette Davis at the time of Baby Jane and beyond. I got so engrossed the series that I had to see What Ever Happened To Baby Jane again. Wow! Now, it all feels slightly different, less campy more poignant. Joan Crawford as played by Jessica Lange - the best performance by an actress in many, many years - is a totally recognizable person, crazy or not. When George Cukor tries to convince Joan not to be so vindictive "you're better than this Joan" to what Crawford/Lange replies: "No George, I'm not" Fantastic! Like another user already mention, I agree What Ever Happened To Baby Jane and Feud will be feeding each other keeping each other alive for generations to come.