What's the Matter with Helen?1971

🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Horror Vault's take

In the glittering shadow of 1930s Hollywood, two women desperate to escape a scandal-stained past reinvent themselves by opening a children's dance academy. But the glamour of tinsel-town ambitions can't quite smother the paranoia and psychological unravelling that follows them across the country. What's the Matter with Helen? is a slow-burn character study wrapped in Grand Guignol melodrama, anchored by two powerhouse lead performances. Dark secrets and fragile minds make for an increasingly dangerous combination beneath the sequins and spotlights.

Content: Violence, Psychological Distress, Disturbing Behavior