Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Joy B — 25 Jun 2008

Wow. Bette Davis was frightening in that Kathy-Bates-in-Misery sort of way -- scary as hell and yet, somehow, hilarious.

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Joy B on 25 Jun 2008.

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

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