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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll

1960 · 88 min

A grim, handsome Victorian chiller that trades gothic thrills for sour cruelty, leaving a lingering taste of vanity and violence.

Directed by
Terence Fisher
Genres
Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Paul Massie, Dawn Addams, Christopher Lee
Tagline
LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN!
Overview
After a series of scientific experiments directed towards freeing the inner man and controlling human personalities, the kindly, generous Dr Henry Jekyll succeeds in freeing his own alter ego, Edward Hyde, a sadistic, evil creature whose pleasure is murder.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Terence Fisher
Genres
Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Paul Massie, Dawn Addams, Christopher Lee
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • morality
  • madness
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror6
Humour2
Realism5
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Genres
horror, science fiction
Directed by
Terence Fisher
Written by
Wolf Mankowitz
Starring
Paul Massie, Dawn Addams, Christopher Lee, David Kossoff, Norma Marla, Francis de Wolff, Joy Webster, Magda Miller
Music
Monty Norman, David Heneker
Cinematography
Jack Asher
Runtime
88 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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