The film is an excellent indoor horror film that uses elements such as delayed suspense, blocked space, and claustrophobia to shape the tension and horror of the film. But apart from these, the most powerful weapon of the film is actually the face of Bette Davis, which was once so bright and smooth, but is now covered with wrinkles and sagging. Wearing thick white powder and jagged lipstick, Davis made herself (even in close-up shots) look disturbing, weird and scary, as if her wax figure in Madame Tussauds was in a heat wave Slowly melt in. But, really, this is Bette Davis himself. If she just wears a mask or a wig, or uses some special effects makeup that makes her look terrifying but beyond recognition, this movie will be a different look. But the most frightening thing about "What Ever Happened to BabyJane?" is that the audience will never forget that they are looking at Bette Davis. She is older than before, so people can't help it. Staring at her, she made no secret of it. In the middle of the film, there is a very wonderful part of the scene, she stares straight (through) the lens to make-up
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? evaluation action
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Milton 2022-03-20 09:01:57
Everyone is so creepy, the ending is like a beach version of Sunset Boulevard, and Betty Davis does a really good job of playing the spoiled little girl who is naive and refuses to admit that she is too old. The 1962 edition deserves careful study from its portrayal of race and the age of television
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Malvina 2022-03-25 09:01:10
A human horror film, reminiscent of the film "She's Lonely Than Fireworks", it's all about the various contradictions and hatreds between sisters who want to compare each other, but this film is more gloomy and pessimistic. Here, the acting of the two queens, especially the younger sister, is even more creepy with the makeup. It was the first time that my sister appeared in a wheelchair. What flashed in her heart was that she accidentally injured herself, and it really did.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? quotes
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Blanche: You said this last month, she's been a lot worst. Do you think she knows?
Elvira Stitt: About selling the house? How could she? You don't have anything in writing.
Blanche: We're sisters, Elvira. We know each other very well.
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Jane: Don't you think I know everything that goes on in this house?