Summary
- The classic thriller Baby Jane screens in Athens on October 30, 2026.
- Robert Aldrich’s 1962 psychological thriller stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
- The screening starts at 7 pm at the Hellenic American Union Theater, 22 Massalias Street.
- Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Details
Just ahead of Halloween, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford return to the big screen as the 1962 psychological thriller Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? gets a free screening in Athens on Friday, October 30.
The Hellenic American Union and Mooviereel are presenting Robert Aldrich’s film as part of HAU Movie Club. The screening starts at 7 pm and includes Greek subtitles.
Watch the official film trailer from Warner Bros. Classics:
Two sisters, one house, and one of cinema’s darkest rivalries
The story follows Jane and Blanche Hudson, sisters with a shared past in show business. Confined to the same house, their jealousy, dependence and struggle for control turn everyday interactions into a psychological nightmare.
Bette Davis plays Jane, a former child star unable to let go of her fame, opposite Joan Crawford as Blanche. Aldrich uses black-and-white imagery, enclosed interiors and dark humor to build tension without relying on constant onscreen violence. The film earned five Academy Award nominations.
Screening date, venue and free admission
The screening takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7 pm, at the Hellenic American Union Theater, 22 Massalias Street, Athens. Admission is free, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The film will be shown with Greek subtitles. More details are available on the official event page or by calling +30 210 3680972.
The Union’s galleries in the same building are also hosting “Another Europe,” an exhibition of Takis Tloupas’s photography, featuring images from his travels across Europe. The exhibition runs until November 4.
What we think
Baby Jane is worth experiencing on a cinema screen for the way it turns a limited interior into an entire world. Its monochrome imagery, shadows, faces and the physical distance between the two leads all carry the suspense. For filmmakers and photographers, it is a reminder of how much a carefully composed image can communicate without elaborate effects.
It is also a fitting Halloween selection without following the formula of a conventional horror film. The unease comes from the characters and the secrets between them. Free admission makes this a particularly accessible opportunity for a new audience to discover a film whose approach to psychological suspense still feels instructive.
Frequently asked questions
Do visitors need to buy tickets or reserve seats?
Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-served, according to the organizers. The official announcement does not specify a reservation process.
Will the screening have Greek subtitles?
Yes. The Hellenic American Union press release confirms that the October 30 screening will include Greek subtitles.
