
In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche and 'Baby' Jane Hudson live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville but as they got older, it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that f... (Full plot summary below)
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In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche and 'Baby' Jane Hudson live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville but as they got older, it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister going to ever greater extremes.
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| The A.V. ClubNathan RabinIt's a black-and-white shocker, a crazed psycho-melodrama, a pitch-black show-biz satire, a warped meditation on the traumatizing effects of child stardom, and a gothic tale of familial dysfunction as its dysfunctioniest. |
| The TelegraphRobbie CollinThe ultimate camp-Gothic bitchfight. Vastly entertaining. |
| Daily Telegraph (UK)Tim RobeyThe ultimate camp-Gothic bitchfight. Vastly entertaining. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchThis frightening, darkly comic picture is much influenced by Sunset Boulevard. |
| Common Sense MediaBrian CostelloBette Davis is unforgettable in classic horror movie. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyA Gothic Hollywood horror tale at its most grotesque, Robert Aldrich's Oscar-nominated film revitalzed the careers of both Bette Davis (overacting) and Joan Crawford (underacting), turning them into campy horror queens. |
| Film InquirySpencer CoileWhat Ever Happened To Baby Jane offers commentary on aging, sisterhood, and show business, all remaining worthy of discussion today. |
| Urban CinefileAndrew L. UrbanDepending on your sensibilities, the film is either a black camp comedy or psychological horror %u2013 either way, it's hugely entertaining |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeIt's a classic of sorts, but too depressing to be much fun |
| Empire MagazineKim NewmanFor the viewer, too, this creepy mood-piece is far from a comfortable watch. |