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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006 film)

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Directed byJohn Carl Buechler
Written byJohn Carl Buechler
Based onStrange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1886 novella
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Produced byPeter B Davy
Rick Nicolet
Starring
CinematographyJames M. LeGoy
Edited byNorman Apstein
Music byAndy Garfield
Distributed byRocky Mountain Pictures
Release date
  • February 1, 2006 (2006-02-01)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
BudgetUS$750,000 (estimated)

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 2006 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella. It was directed by John Carl Buechler, and produced by Peter Davy, British American film producer. The film is set in modern times instead of Victorian England.

Plot

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Dr. Henry Jekyll has succeeded in curing a higher primate of his serious heart condition. He tests the serum on himself, resulting in dire consequences; he is transformed into the evil Edward Hyde. Dr. Jekyll does not realize that Hyde is a manifestation of himself, and develops a kind of multiple personality disorder. Hyde murders female college students and frames Jekyll. Jekyll feels guilty about the murders, and gives the victims' families $30,000 in damages. Hyde rapes and murders Jekyll's boss, Donna Carew.

During a dinner party, Jekyll's friend Dennis Lanyon sees his colleague transform into Hyde before his eyes. Detective Karen Utterson and Lanyon race to find Jekyll before it's too late, as the serum gives Hyde immortality. Jekyll tries giving himself up to the police, but Hyde won't allow him to go to prison, knowing he will be executed: If Jekyll dies, so does Hyde.

Jekyll commits suicide by jumping off the roof of the hospital, in order to make sure that Hyde will never hurt anyone ever again. As Jekyll dies, he says "It was for my soul."

Cast

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Release

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The film was released on DVD by Image Entertainment on May 20, 2008.[1]

Reception

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Critical reception for the film has been negative. Jon Condit from Dread Central awarded the film a score of 2.5 out of 5 stating, "While this latest variation of the Jekyll story isn't likely to win over any enthusiasts of the book, it will probably satisfy the undiscerning fan looking for some blood and a few unintentional laughs".[2] DVD Verdict gave the film a negative review criticizing the film's lack of atmosphere, pacing and the film's ending.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006) - John Carl Buechler". AllMovie.com. AllMovie. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  2. ^ Condit, Jon (5 October 2006). "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The (2006) - Dread Central". Dread Central.com. Jon Condit. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  3. ^ McEntire, Mac. "DVD Verdict Review - The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde". DVD Verdict.com. Mac McEntire. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
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