Dorothy Alison, Gerald Sim, Irene Bradshaw
Roy Ward Barker directs this Hammer Studios produced take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story. Here, Dr. Henry Jekyll is an earnest scientist who is searching for a formula that will eradicate e...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 20, 2001
Stats: 45 reviews
Whilst experimenting in his lab, Dr Jekyll (Bates) stumbles on a formula which he believes will pre-long his life. However, what he actually creates is a potion that transforms him into a bloodthirsty woman, Ms Hyde (Beswick) who is intent on taking over his body.
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Great performances by Bates and Beswick. Also, Hammer mixes in a bit of Burke & Hare with this one. Check it out.
Scarlet-dressed Miss Hyde/Jill the Ripper stalks the streets of Victorian London in this Hammer masterpiece. Excellent script by Brian Clemens and wonderful score by David Whitaker, too.
Intéressant mais peut-être un peu long. La femme fatale qu'on nous présente manque de crédibilité, et Barker joue avec des codes de séduction convenus.
Approche intéressante, très belle photo, mise en scène soignée et un duo Bates/ Beswick qui fonctionne à merveille!
Interesting and inventive take on the Jeckyll/Hyde story, but of course, it would be, it's Hammer. Entertaining throughout, and although sometimes unintentionally funny, it's still a great watch. I just love that ocncept so much.
I can just imagine the Producers at Hammer Studios pitching ideas for movies...Producer 1: "I've got an idea! We do a Jekyll & Hyde movie, but instead of a hideous monster he turns into a hot chick!"
Producer 2: "Brilliant!"I'm sure they had no idea how brilliant the e
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