Review of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) by K Nife C — 16 Aug 2016
Robert Aldrich, while not being as awarded or recognized, could easily be the perfect (however shortlived) torchbearer to Hitchcock's legacy. "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" takes many elements from films before it, yet Aldritch manages to create something revelatory from them.
There's not just suspense and mystery but very deep emotional value here due to Bette Davis' wild and compelling acting. She could go from an innocent little girl to a violent screaming banshee within a minute.
Just in the way Davis' moods veer from left to right, all of the characters' arcs continually keep the audience on it's toes - confusing one's sympathies from act to act. The lighting, set design, story telling, visual effects, and subsequent influence are immediately apparent upon first viewing, and I'm left amazed I hadn't heard of it sooner.
This is a Six Star film through and through.
This review of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) was written by K Nife C on 16 Aug 2016.
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte has generally received very positive reviews.
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