The Dark, Campy Psychological Horror Classic That Launched a Weird New Era for Its Legendary Star and Helped Create an Entire Subgenre
Bette Davis' Whatever Happened to Baby Jane may be a classic, but also launched a peculiar genre featuring aged women known as 'Hagspoitation.'
Classic Hollywood will always hold a special place in the hearts and minds of movie lovers, and there are few stars from the era who are more iconic than Bette Davis. Throughout her illustrious career, Davis broke ground, playing roles that frightened other actresses and broaching subjects that made for some of the greatest roles of all time. From Julie in Jezebel to Margo Channing in All About Eve, Davis remains one of the most diverse and beloved talents of all time. But, for many, if there’s one Davis role that stands out from her more than 60 years on the silver screen, it’s Baby Jane Hudson in the psychological horror flick, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
