Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Brad N — 30 Aug 2008

Classic. Bette Davis is fantastic. Terrifying from the opening scene. They don't make movies like this anymore.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Brad N on 30 Aug 2008.

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has generally received very positive reviews.

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