Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971)
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In a clever, gender-bending twist on the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale, the research done by Dr. Henry Jekyll (Ralph Bates) in the field of artificially-induced human longevity involves experimentation with female hormones. When he partakes of his own formula and the inevitable… More In a clever, gender-bending twist on the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale, the research done by Dr. Henry Jekyll (Ralph Bates) in the field of artificially-induced human longevity involves experimentation with female hormones. When he partakes of his own formula and the inevitable Jekyll-into-Hyde transformation takes place, he changes into a ravishing female version of himself (famed "B"-movie siren Martine Beswick). Claiming to be Jekyll's sister, Ms. Hyde is lovely but lethal: she uses her alluring charms to seduce men then kills them and absconds with their bodies for use in further experiments. A much more interesting twist comes when Jekyll finds himself falling in love with the girl next door (Susan Brodrick), while simultaneously lusting after the girl's brother (Lewis Fiander) as Hyde. Although Brian Clemens' script manages to exploit this unique premise for shock value, the story fumbles where it counts, failing to fully explore the implicit questions of sexual identity which haunt Jekyll's psyche and burst to the surface when Hyde is on the prowl. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Roy Ward Baker
- Written By
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Brian Clemens
- Genres
- Horror, Art House & International, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1971 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Clever Hammer entry.
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Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
A sexy, twisted Hammer horror delight.
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Cast
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Ralph Bates
as Dr. Jekyll
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Martine Beswick
as Sister Hyde
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Gerald Sim
as Prof. Robertson
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Lewis Fiander
as Howard
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Dorothy Alison
as Mrs. Spencer
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Susan Broderick
as Susan
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Neil Wilson
as Older Policeman
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Ivor Dean
as Burke
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Roy Evans
as Knife Grinder
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Philip Madoc
as Byker
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Bobby Parr
as Young Apprentice
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Will Stampe
as Mine Host
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Virginia Wetherell
as Betsy
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Paul Whitsun-Jones
as Sgt. Danvers
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Dan Meaden
as Town Crier
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John Lyons
as 2nd Sailor
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Tony Calvin
as Hare
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Derek Steen
as 1st Sailor
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Pat Brackenbury
as Helen
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Irene Bradshaw
as Yvonne
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Anna Brett
as Julie
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Geoffrey Kenion
as 1st Policeman
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Rosemary Lord
as Marie
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Jackie Poole
as Margie
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Petula Portell
as Petra
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Liz Romanoff
as Emma
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Jeanette Wild
as Jill
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Julia Wright
as Street Singer
- Susan Brodrick
