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Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte

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1964 | 133 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 7 Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 128K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Aldrich

  • Bette DavisCharlotte Hollis
  • Olivia de HavillandMiriam Deering
  • Joseph CottenDrew Bayliss
  • Agnes MooreheadVelma Cruther
  • Cecil KellawayHarry Willis
  • Victor BuonoBig Sam Hollis
  • Mary AstorJewel Mayhew
  • Wesley AddySheriff Standish
  • William CampbellPaul Marchand
  • Bruce DernJohn Mayhew