Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?: The Child Star to Hag Pipeline

As part of their 'Hag Month' series, hosts Emily and Sammy discuss the portrayal of child star trauma, sibling rivalry, and the societal expectations placed on women through the 1962 psychological horror thriller 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?'. They dive into the cultural and historical context of the 1960s, the shift in horror from monsters to psychological themes, and the symbolism of the decaying mansion and isolated characters. They parallels with modern-day child stars and discuss the lasting impact of the film, its performances, and its significance to the hag horror genre.   Support the pod + get an extra pop culture episode every week: 🎃 Patreon — It’s Become a Whole Thing   Join the club: 💋 instagram.com/finalgirlsclubpod 🩸 instagram.com/emilyrosekoganyoung 🔪 instagram.com/finalsammy