A young woman is terrorized by her former fiance's demented mother who blames her for her son's death. Also known as Die! Die! My Darling!
Acting
Bankhead's final film role is magnificently, terrifyingly committed.
Production
Gothic manor setting maximizes claustrophobic dread on modest budget.
Costume
Mrs. Trefoile's severe black ensembles are character-defining.
Director
Silvio Narizzano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of 1960s 'hagsploitation' cycle where aging Hollywood divas played deranged older women—Bankhead refused to wear the gray wig, insisting her own silver hair was terrifying enough.
Bankhead was so physically frail during filming she needed oxygen between takes, yet performed her own stunts including falling down stairs—her commitment reportedly terrified the younger cast.
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