Review of The Anniversary (1968) by Michael T — 05 May 2018

Bette Davis chews the scenery in this entertaining black comedy.

This review of The Anniversary (1968) was written by Michael T on 05 May 2018.

The Anniversary has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jay N (1,399) on 26 May 2009

Bette's in full on camp bitch mode here and having a hell of a good time, if you're in that mood too you'll have a fine time…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 28 Apr 2014

From Hammer, adapted from Bill MacIlwraith's 1966 play by Jimmy Sangster, and directed by Roy Ward Baker, (A Night to Remember (1958), Quatermass…

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By Audrey L (130) on 10 Apr 2008

A very good friend is gnashing her teeth over my having reviewed 999 movies and not yet making it to 1000.This is for you Lisa…

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By Nicolas G (84) on 28 Jul 2007

This movie is so funny.Bette Davis is so wicked and sly,you can't help but love to hate her.The eye patch is a really nice touch…

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By Minako I (5) on 20 Jan 2008

Was the Film made for Bette or was Bette made for the Film - Superb…

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By Karen O (26) on 10 Aug 2008

Bette Davis at her bitchiest best. Absolutely superb... not been available on DVD until recently although apparently it wasn't banned…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 07 Dec 2008

The film, The Nanny, might be a better film, but Bette Davis is WAY over the top in this film…

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By Larry W (344) on 06 Nov 2011

Bette Davis heaps abuse, blackmail and extortion on her sons, daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law to be for 95 minutes…

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By Kylie M (75) on 07 Nov 2007

Bette Davis complete with eye patch - over the top and ever so slightly manipulative…

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By Cameron M (686) on 02 May 2007

Fabulously camp, with Bette playing her bitchy, domineering mother-from-hell to the absolute hilt and enjoying every venomous second of it…

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