Psycho-biddy

[capricous]

There aren't a ton of movies in this sub-genre but it is pretty good. From classic films to camp films you'll find some amazing actresses staring in such films as Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte, What's the Matter with Helen, etc.

The use of mental breakdowns and sudden outbursts of violence are pretty interesting and you can still see how they've had some impact on some films today.

[jmodlinc]

I have to be honest and say I don't think I was ever aware of this sub-genre until just now by randomly coming across the term "psycho-biddy" . . . interesting.

Some potential titles include the aforementioned "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?," "Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice?," "What's the Matter with Helen?," "Who Slew Auntie Roo?," "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte," "Strait-Jacket," "Die! Die! My Darling," "Berserk!," "Lady in a Cage," "The Nanny" and "Dead Ringer."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho-biddy