Stonewall Monthly Film Series with OUTSFL Presents Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

Stonewall’s Monthly Film Series dives into the gothic glamour of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, the 1962 psychological thriller that pits two former stars—one trapped in bitterness, the other in fear—against each other inside a decaying Hollywood mansion. With Joan Crawford and Bette Davis delivering two of the most iconic performances in film history, the movie blends camp, suspense, and razor‑sharp melodrama into a story about fame’s afterlife, sibling cruelty, and the haunting weight of a spotlight that has long since dimmed.

This screening invites audiences to revel in a queer‑beloved classic whose blend of horror, humor, and high drama has shaped decades of camp aesthetics and drag inspiration. As part of Stonewall’s commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ cultural touchstones, the evening offers space to appreciate how the film’s themes—aging, reinvention, rivalry, and resilience—continue to resonate across queer communities and creative lineages.