You'd better be shockproof before you dare find out!

Starring: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono, Wesley Addy, Julie Allred, Anne Barton, Marjorie Bennett, Bert Freed, Anna Lee, Maidie Norman, Dave Willock

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You know, we're right back where we started. When I was on the stage you had to depend on me for everything. Even the food you ate came from me. Now you have to depend on me for your food again. So, you see, we're right back where we started." - "Baby" Jane Hudson

Why watch this? Davis' portrayal of Baby Jane is monstrous.

Plot Summary: This psychological horror thriller centers on two aging sisters, Jane and Blanche Hudson, both former Hollywood stars, who live as recluses in their decaying mansion. Jane, a former child star clinging to the past, resents Blanche, whose film career overshadowed her own before a mysterious accident left Blanche paralyzed. As Jane's jealousy and unstable mental state escalate, she subjects Blanche to increasing psychological torment and isolation.

Dad's Preview: Bette Davis and Joan Crawford where Hollywood icons by 1961, each with a string of successful films behind them. This edgy, psychological film literally pits them against each other. Ms. Davis rants, raves, boozes and hoists cruelty on her paralyzed sister at every chance she gets - she deserved her Oscar nomination. Ms. Crawford likewise is effective as a brow-beaten bird trapped in a spider's web, helplessly at the mercy of her tormentor. As Jane sinks into mental illness, this goes from thriller to horror flick. There really are not many films like this one, but Misery (1990) comes to mind.    

Seven Arts Productions; Warner Bros. Pictures