Aldrich produced this spinoff of his own WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1962) and HUSH . . . HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE (1965)--once again demonstrating his delight in the macabre. Page plays an Arizona widow who can't cope with poverty. In her desperate quest for financial security, she
kills the elderly maids who come to work for her and then steals their considerable savings. After the strange disappearance of Gordon's faithful maid and friend (Dunnock), Gordon poses as a housekeeper and applies for a position with Page, hoping to uncover the mystery behind her friend's
disappearance. Both Page and Gordon are excellent--one moment humorous (as they deliver lines f...
Released:
1969
Rated:
PG
Length:
101 mins