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

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Roy Ward Baker
Written By: Robert Louis Stevenson, Brian Clemens
Genres: Horror, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1971 Wide
On DVD: Nov 20, 2001

Critic Reviews

Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Clever Hammer entry.
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
A sexy, twisted Hammer horror delight.

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Cast

            Ralph Bates as Dr. Jekyll

            Martine Beswick as Sister Hyde

            Gerald Sim as Prof. Robertson

            Lewis Fiander as Howard

            Dorothy Alison as Mrs. Spencer

            Susan Broderick as Susan

            Neil Wilson as Older Policeman

            Ivor Dean as Burke

            Roy Evans as Knife Grinder

            Philip Madoc as Byker

            Bobby Parr as Young Apprentice

            Will Stampe as Mine Host

            Virginia Wetherell as Betsy

            Paul Whitsun-Jones as Sgt. Danvers

            Dan Meaden as Town Crier

            John Lyons as 2nd Sailor

            Tony Calvin as Hare

            Derek Steen as 1st Sailor

            Pat Brackenbury as Helen

            Irene Bradshaw as Yvonne

            Anna Brett as Julie

            Geoffrey Kenion as 1st Policeman

            Rosemary Lord as Marie

            Jackie Poole as Margie

            Petula Portell as Petra

            Liz Romanoff as Emma

            Jeanette Wild as Jill

            Julia Wright as Street Singer

            Susan Brodrick
            
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