# What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

> Two aging vaudeville sisters turn a Hollywood home into a vicious theater of jealousy, dependence, and psychological terror.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5347

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Director: Robert Aldrich
- Cast: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy, Julie Allred, Anne Barton, Marjorie Bennett, Bert Freed
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056687/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: oppressive, grotesque, nightmarish, classic horror night, gothic movie marathon

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of madness and sibling rivalry unfolds in a decaying home.

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