B E T T E D A V I S (♥‿♥)

Fantastic: Bette at her best, smart writing, great performances.

This movie comes at you like a benign theatrical drama. Ho-hum, seen that before. But very quickly it becomes clear that you're watching a horror movie, one that creates its fear and tension through a superb screenplay that emphasizes the tenuous grasp we have on ourselves and our narratives. Anne Baxter's creepy, quiet, unassuming performance is like a violation of the uncanny valley--something's wrong there, but she takes her time to reveal it. Meanwhile, the relationships between the other 5 main characters are a delight to watch and are full of camp and viciousness.

What a wonderful movie. This holds up great and should be seen by everyone. Great performances and an excellent script.

I don't know why I avoided this film for so long, it's charming, smart, the chemistry between the actors —mostly between the women— is amazing, and when you think it can't get any better, it does!