American film director known for his work in film noir, psychological thrillers and gothic melodramas, including Kiss Me Deadly (1955), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964).

Directed films adapted from Henry Farrell (Baby Jane, Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte) and adapted Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (Kiss Me Deadly); worked across noir, thriller and gothic modes; praised in contemporary criticism for visual style.

DeBaser hosts three reviews that praise Robert Aldrich's mastery of noir and gothic thriller modes. Critics highlight precise direction, influential visual style and strong performances (Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Ralph Meeker). Kiss Me Deadly is discussed as formally inventive; Baby Jane and Hush...Hush are noted for their macabre atmospheres and acting.

For:Fans of classic cinema, film noir, gothic thrillers, and star-driven performances (Bette Davis, Joan Crawford).

 A film from another era to rediscover a Cinema, as is less often the case today, made of talent and passion: watch it in the dead of night.

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 An absolute must-watch film, much better than Misery, which borrowed from this film...

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 the opening credits roll over the beautiful song of Nat King Cole covering the girl's panting.

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