This is Halloween 2! - A Little More of Jekyll and Hyde

Well, this took longer to get back to. This is what happens when you’re wearing multiple hats. Besides, I had to find one more Hyde story to finish this post off. Next on the Jekyll/Hyde marathon, someone decided to market this towards kids with an animated adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Then, Jekyll and Hyde invade the romance section of the library with Mary Reilly. Next, there’s a 2008 made-for-TV adaptation of the story starring Dougray Scott. Finally, we get a Jekyll and Hyde, an adaptation that takes the story in a weird direction.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1986)

First, we make it to the 80’s, and while there is probably a live adaptation around, the animated version caught my eye. Phelous hilariously reviewed it years ago, so it warranted a re-watch. In the movie, one of Dr. Henry Jekyll’s old maids recounts the events to kids she’s watching over. Dr. Jekyll creates the serum that ends up bringing out brings out his darker self named Edward Hyde. He ends up leading a double life. As Hyde, he makes a mess of things and even goes all “Jack the Ripper” on some folk. His friends, Utterson and Lanyon, notice that something’s off with him. As things get worse and worse, Dr. Jekyll tries to find a way to stop Hyde from coming back.

This was one hilarious reaction.