Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde

Dr. Jekyll (Ralph Bates) is a scientist researching the cure of many diseases. He is a very reserved and shy man, and spends most of his time working on his laboratory. One day, his friend Professor Robertson (Gerald Sim) visits him and advises that he would probably die before the conclusion of his studies. Dr. Jekyll decides to research an elixir of life, based on feminine hormones, to permit extend his life and consequently end his work. He uses some female corpses to get the hormones. The effect of the elixir releases his `feminine repressed side' and he becomes an aggressive and beautiful woman, Ms. Hyde (Martine Beswick). When bodies finish in the city morgue, Dr. Jekyll starts killing women to proceed on his research. This is another charming movie of Hammer. Very theatrical, with a strong British accent and without explicit blood and killing, this film is a great entertainment. Fans will certainly enjoy it. My vote is seven.

I'v seen many variations on the Jekyll and Hyde story, one could say too many. But this Hammer film about Dr. Jekyll (Ralph Bates) who changes into a woman (Martin Beswick) with the help of female estrogen from girls that he's killed, stands as one of the better ones. And as a latter day Hammer film it easily stands out from the pack, although not reaching the splendid heights of films that were produced in Hammer studio's heyday. nonetheless, I found the film to have a suitable mood to it, and well-acted. DVD Extras: Audio commentary by director Roy Ward Baker, actress Martine Beswick, writer/co-producer Brian Clemens, moderated by Hammer Films historian/author Marcus Hearn; 2 radio spots; Poster and still gallery; and Cast & crew bios My Grade: B Eye Candy: Martine Beswick lets loose her twin torpedoes