Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Edward Hyde
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Hundreds of film and Tv adaptations and appropriations have been made of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Having studied and taught the novel and subsequent renditions over many years, here is my list to date.
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 1931 1h 38m Approved. 7.6 (16K) Rate. Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde. Director Rouben Mamoulian Stars Fredric March Miriam Hopkins Rose Hobart. 2. Experiment in Evil. 1959 1h 35m TV-PG. 6.5 (1.3K) Rate. TV Movie.
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Although it ranks low on the list, Psycho's Anthony Perkins's twisted take on Dr. Jekylland his sinister alter-ego is certainly an interesting change from the typical cloak-and-dagger approach. This version certainly packs its own brand of bite. Instead of Hyde just being the anti-Jekyll, he also moonlights as the notorious Jack the Ripper. The way...
Although the Jerry Lewis version is higher-rated, Eddie Murphy's version of the comedic classic is certainly the more famous. Sherman Klump might be a bloated caricature of Dr. Jekyll, but Buddy Love has more charm than Hyde could ever hope to achieve. RELATED: 10 Universal Monster Movies That Hammer Perfectly Re-Envisioned It's a comedy, but it ch...
An adaptation featuring horror icons Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing definitely warrants a mention on the list. Although names have been changed from the original Robert Louis Stevenson novel, very little else is altered. In fact, the name change is entirely unnecessary. The film is a tad cliche and kitsch, but it has all the makings of a good ol...
In attempts to breathe new life into a classic story, changing the perspective is always a good move. In the underappreciatedMary Reilly,Viewers are treated to the tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde seen through the eyes of the doctor's housekeeper. RELATED: Dracula & 9 Other Horror Movies From The 1930s (That Are Still Scary Today) Julia Roberts play...
Two words, Michael Caine. Although it's a made-for-tv movie, Michael Caine's incredible and stunning performanceof Jekyll and Hyde really cashes in on the monster movie element. It's darker, it's more graphic, it's violent, and Caine's transformation into Mr. Hyde is absolutely grotesque. At times, it can be over the top and overacted, but other ti...
Although no magic potion or experiment is used in this dark comedy, the split personas of Charlie and Hank are uncannily similar to another tale of dual identities. And with the number of voices and faces Jim Carrey is capable of, it was only a matter of time before he took on this kind of role. RELATED: The Invisible Man: 10 Other Universal Monste...
There is probably no take on the Jekyll and Hyde motif more familiar and recognized than that of Dr. Bruce Banner and his green-skinned alter-ego, The Incredible Hulk. Potions and tiles are exchanged for gamma radiation and an explosive temper, but the results are remarkably similar. Directly inspired by Stevenson's duo, Banner uses his unhinged ot...
Although David Hasselhoff is not necessarily the best choice for the leading role, this musical adaptation of the story is a bit of a cult favorite amongst Broadway fans. It definitely gives a new flavor to the gothic horror story. RELATED: Musically Macabre - 10 Bloody & Beloved Horror Stage Musicals By using the musical medium, the plight of Dr. ...
The 1920 silent film featuring John Barrymore is easily one of the most highly regarded adaptations. While it does pull heavily from the original novel, but also sprinkles in a little bit of Dorian Gray for a little added complexity. The black and white silent film mediumdefinitely gives this adaptation a little extra creep-factor, the simple yet e...
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Nov 12, 2022 · Hollywood royalty and prominent screen star John Barrymore took on the eponymous dual roles in the 1920 silent horror film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, terrifying moviegoers with his chilling ...
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- Monster High: The Movie. October 6, 2022. Clawdeen Wolf, half human and half werewolf, has recently started attending Monster High, a school for monsters in all forms.
- The Nutty Professor. June 28, 1996. Eddie Murphy stars as shy Dr. Sherman Klump, a kind, brilliant, 'calorifically challenged' genetic professor. When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, Sherman grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart.
- Mary Reilly. February 23, 1996. A housemaid falls in love with Dr. Jekyll and his darkly mysterious counterpart, Mr. Hyde.
Mar 15, 2022 · Jekyll and Hyde: Directed by Steve Lawson. With Michael McKell, Tom Hendryk, Helen Crevel, Mark Topping. When his close friend Dr Henry Jekyll is accused of a horrific murder, lawyer Gabriel Utterson launches his own investigation, only to discover a secret more shocking than he could have imagined.
Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. When his close friend Dr. Henry Jekyll is accused of a horrific murder, lawyer Gabriel Utterson launches his own ...
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