About
An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.
Cast
Bette Davis
Charlotte Hollis
Olivia de Havilland
Miriam Deering
Joseph Cotten
Drew Bayliss
Agnes Moorehead
Velma Cruther
Cecil Kellaway
Harry Willis
Victor Buono
Big Sam Hollis
Mary Astor
Jewel Mayhew
Wesley Addy
Sheriff Standish
William Campbell
Paul Marchand
Keywords
murder death love affair mental illness southern usa insanity cousin family secrets highway housekeeper mansion southern belle recluse shock southern gothic hagsploitation
Photos
Lists
#41 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss
Awards
Oscar nomination for Best Music, Original Song
Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White
Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White Joseph F. Biroc
Oscar nomination for Best Music, Substantially Original Score