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What's the Matter With Helen | 
| Director: Curtis Harrington
Actors: Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver, Agnes Moorehead, Micheal Macliammoir
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 10367
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302510201
UPC: 027616291035
EAN: 9786302510201
ASIN: 6302510201
Theatrical Release Date: 1971
Release Date: September 1, 1998
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Condition: New. Mint in box. Factory sealed.
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 an overlooked gem November 10, 1999
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Campy, colorful and eerie, this is one of my favorite horrors. There is a tense and wonderful chemistry between Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters which keeps things going even when the pace of the script occasionally flags. This is marred by some awkward production values, but there is also a marvelously old-fashioned quality that enhances this film, and makes its more shocking moments stand out in relief. It all points toward a creepy, unhappy ending which is nevertheless mordantly amusing. Highly reccomended for fans of the "Baby Jane" school of film fear. (Not coincidentally by the same author.) Deserves rediscovery.
A sadly overlooked gem from the sensational '70's. September 14, 2000
chad edwards (cincinnati, ohio USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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 "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" screenplay.
One of Shelly's best thrillers! October 16, 2000
Charles M. Cornell (New Orleans, LA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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!
 John Steinbeck Meets Baby Jane! March 13, 1999
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Pretty terrible but kind of fascinating in its own way; it's basically a camp variation of "Of Mice and Men". Reynolds and Winters run a children's talent school so Debbie can have some musical numbers; she plays George to Winters' screw-loose, rabbit-fixated Lenny and when we finally do find out What's the Matter with Helen there are DEAD RABBITS EVERYWHERE! Everyone always makes fun of Winters in "The Poseidon Adventure" but she has to be seen to be believed here. This is probably the worst movie either woman ever put their name to. (Although an argument could be made for Winters' performance in "Delta Force"; it's the Matterhorn of bad acting.)
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