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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll

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1960 | 88 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Brood or 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terence Fisher

  • Paul MassieDr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
  • Dawn AddamsKitty Jekyll
  • Christopher LeePaul Allen
  • David KossoffDr. Littauer
  • Norma MarlaMaria
  • Francis de WolffInspector
  • Joy WebsterJenny
  • Magda MillerSphinx Girl (uncredited)
  • Oliver ReedNightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
  • Helen GossNanny (uncredited)