Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde

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Jekyll & Hyde

1990
Movie
96 min
English

Henry Jekyll is a troubled man. His wife died of pneumonia. He wants his sister-in-law, but her father forbids any contact. And his experiments into the dual nature of man have yielded a personality-splitting drug that he has tested on himself, changing him into an uninhibited brute who seeks violent and undignified pleasures. Jekyll quickly becomes addicted to the sordid freedom induced by the drug. He can commit the most enjoyably revolting deeds, then return to his laboratory and use an antidote to change back to his original form, so that his lofty persona remains untarnished.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: David WickesGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Victorian London, the brilliant but troubled Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with a potion to separate the good and evil within himself. His alter ego, the sinister Mr. Edward Hyde, is unleashed with devastating consequences. As Hyde's violent nature escalates, Jekyll struggles to regain control and protect the innocent, leading to a tragic battle for his soul.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novella received a mixed to positive reception, with particular praise for Michael Caine's dual performance. While some critics found it a bit conventional compared to other iterations, it was generally seen as a solid and atmospheric rendition of the familiar tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Michael Caine delivers a compelling dual performance as the tormented doctor and his monstrous alter ego.

  • The film successfully captures the dark and gothic atmosphere of Victorian London.

  • While faithful to the source material, some found the pacing occasionally slow.

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Fun Fact

Michael Caine, who played both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, was already a seasoned actor by 1990, known for his distinctive London accent and wide range of roles.

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Wuchak

**_David Wickes’ unique version of the oft-told story, with Michael Caine_** Shot in late summer 1989, the good thing about this version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 tale is that it gets creative by adding a backstory about Jekyll’s ...

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