While Universal were the king of those gothichorrorstories, they weren’t the only game in town.
One of the best examples of a non-Universal monster nightmare wasDr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hydefrom Paramount Pictures.
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Hydewill be transforming its way onto Max on February 1st.
This is just in time to make your Valentine’s Day more gleefully horrific.
It will join other popular horror titles next month like theFinal Destinationfranchise and new modern cult classics likeYour Monster.Dr.
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It currently holds a certified-fresh critical rating of 91% onRotten Tomatoes.
The audience score isn’t too far behind that either, with an impressive 81%.
What’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde About?
Based on theStrange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydebyRobert Louis Stevenson; the 1931 version followsDr.
Jekyll(Fredric March) after he makes a formula that splits the bad version of himself.
Overall, it’s a great mad doctor-style story.
Whether it be the direction ofRouben Mamoulianor the weighty performances by its ensemble,Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hydehas some of the best tension/atmosphere of its particular monster era.
The story has beenadapted countless timesin the past 90 plus years since its release.
However, this particular take on it might be Mr. Hydes finest hour in the medium.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydeis also readily available on Blu-ray via the Warner Archive Collection.
you could order your copy now onAmazon for $19.77 USD.
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