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What's the Matter With Helen |
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What's the Matter With Helen
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by MGM (Video & DVD)
Sales Rank: 31914
Price: $14.95
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Two women(Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters), the mothers of murderous sons, move to 1930's Hollywood in hopes of building a new life together. Soon after their departure however, it is apparant that they didn't leave as much of their shady pasts behind as they thought, and one of the mothers starts displaying psychotic tendencies of her own. Reynolds and Winters are first-rate in this colorful period piece. Reynolds perfects that platinum blonde/Jean Harlow image, while Shelley Winters gives what is perhaps her finest performance ever as the maniacal Helen.Director Curtis Harrington, always one for great detail and atmosphere, has a definite feel for the period, making this film a divine tribute to both horror and Hollywood! Those who enjoyed "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" are sure to get a real kick out of it as it was written by Henry Farrell, author of the orignal "Baby Jane" novel and co-author of the "HushHush, Sweet Charlotte" screenplay.
Viewer Reviews
I'm so happy that this creepy movie is finally out on video! I still have vivid memories from childhood of poor Debbie Reynolds propped up in her 'stars-and-stripes' costume, blood dripping out of her mouth, on the original posters. When viewed today, the film is not quite as scary, but it is a lot of fun because you see exactly where it's headed as Shelly's 'Helen' character begins to really lose it. Winters played quite a slew of looneys during this era, including a great turn in 'Whoever Slew Auntie Roo' - still not available on video. I think this is Shelly at her campy best!
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