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Director:
Writers:
J.P. Félix (writer)
Ron Raley (writer)
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Release Date:
14 April 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Double the terror, double the fun more
Plot:
When Henry Jekyll's experiments with cocaine have gotten out of control, he transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde... more | add synopsis
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This Ending - Dead Harvest (Musick Review)
 (From Fangoria. 5 February 2009, 12:58 PM, PST)

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Anthony Perkins at his lunatic best! more (24 total)

Cast

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Anthony Perkins ... Dr. Henry Jekyll / Jack 'The Ripper' Hyde
Glynis Barber ... Elisabeth Jekyll
Sarah Maur Thorp ... Susannah
David Lodge ... Underwood
Ben Cole ... Johnny
Ray Jewers ... Newcomen
Jill Melford ... Flora
Lisa Davis ... Maria
Noel Coleman ... Egglestone
Briony McRoberts ... Ann Underwood
Mark Elliot ... Lanyon
Harry Landis ... Coroner
Jill Pearson ... Mrs. Egglestone
Basil Hoskins ... Mr. Bottingham
Ruth Burnett ... Margot
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Dr. Jekyll et Mr. Hyde (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong perverse sexuality/violence/gore and drug use. (edited version)
Runtime:
85 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Argentina:18 | Finland:K-18 (self applied) (2004) | New Zealand:R18 | Netherlands:16 | Australia:R | France:-12 | UK:18 | USA:R (original rating) (cut) | USA:R (re-rating) (uncut) (2002) | West Germany:18 | Germany:BPjM Restricted
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Originally in the story, Dr. Henry Jekyll's counter-part was named Edward Hyde, not Jack. more
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8 out of 8 people found the following review useful.
Anthony Perkins at his lunatic best!, 18 February 1999
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Author: Devin Kelly from Collingwood, Ontario Canada

Anthony Perkins gives a bizarre and unhinged performance in this gothic style adaption of the Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde story complete with elements from Jack the Ripper. This time it's a cocaine-like substance which causes the good doctor to metamorph into the uncontrollable Jack Hyde. When Perkins is transformed into the savage beast he decides to make slashing the throats of prostitutes a hobby. Intriguing take on the over-played Jekyll and Hyde story with some twists and turns thrown in to keep the viewer interested. Also an excellent performance from Glynis Barber as Mrs.Jekyll. Atmospheric settings, weird situations, and over the top performances make this one an eye opener for anyone looking for something a little different. And when it comes to the role of Perkins, Edge of Sanity is a more than appropriate title.

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What is this - a cross between Jack the Ripper and Jekyll + Hyde??? anthonyinaction
re-rated r uncut? deathangel_70
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