Review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) by Nigel B — 14 Mar 2008

What a twisted film. I can't believe it's taken me so long to watch this. What a classic. Bette Davis is genius but what a twist at the end!

This review of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) was written by Nigel B on 14 Mar 2008.

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

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