What's the Matter with Helen?
Seen it?1971 | 101 min | Thriller, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Curtis Harrington
- Debbie ReynoldsAdelle
- Shelley WintersHelen
- Dennis WeaverLinc Palmer
- Micheál Mac LiammóirHamilton Starr
- Agnes MooreheadSister Alma
- Helene WinstonMrs. Greenbaum
- Peggy ReaMrs. Schultz
- Logan RamseySergeant West
- Paulle ClarkMrs. Plumb
- Yvette VickersMrs. Barker