Mysterious Transformation Unveiled: Doctor Jekyll Trailer Offers a Gripping Twist to a Timeless Classic
Hammer Horror's highly anticipated film, Doctor Jekyll, takes a thrilling twist on a classic tale Starring the incredible Eddie Izzard in the titular role, this movie promises to bring back the iconic horror that Hammer is known for Get ready for a chilling and unforgettable cinematic experience
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The official trailer for the new movie adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is here.
The new Hammer horror movie will be released in the UK on October 27.
The trailer showcases Eddie Izzard in the dual role of Dr. Nina Jekyll and Rachel Hyde.
Check out the official trailer for Doctor Jekyll, the new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Hammer is releasing this film in the UK on October 27, just in time for Halloween. Eddie Izzard, a celebrated comedian and actor, takes on the dual role of disgraced pharmaceutical mogul Dr. Nina Jekyll and her monstrous counterpart Rachel Hyde. The film also features an amazing ensemble cast including Scott Chambers, Robyn Cara, Morgan Watkins, Jonathan Hyde, Simon Callow, and Lindsay Duncan. Hammer has brought their classic horror movie approach into the modern age with this film. Watch the trailer below.
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Hammer Horror is Returning to Its Roots with Doctor Jekyll
The movie's protagonist, Rob (Chambers), a young father, is introduced in the trailer. He is hired to work as an assistant for Jekyll, a mysterious recluse. As the story progresses, Jekyll reveals her twisted alter ego, Hyde, triggering a thrilling cat and mouse game between the two characters within Jekyll's secluded countryside mansion.
Hammer, a renowned British production company, gained fame for its array of sensational horror films during the 1950s and 1960s. Notably, these movies featured fresh retellings of the iconic onscreen monsters that had been popularized by Universal Studios. Among the noteworthy productions were "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957) and "Horror of Dracula" (1958), both of which starred the legendary actors Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. These individuals went on to become icons in the genre and made numerous appearances in future Hammer horror productions throughout their illustrious careers.
Hammer's popularity gradually declined in the 1970s, leading to their liquidation in 1979. However, in the late 2000s, the brand was revived and quietly started releasing new horror movies once again. Although their output is not as extensive as it was during their peak years, they have produced notable contemporary titles such as Let Me In (2010), The Woman in Black (2012), and The Quiet Ones (2014).
Among these movies, Doctor Jekyll stands out as a true homage to Hammer's golden age in various ways. Firstly, it marks a return to prominent adaptations and revives their Jekyll franchise, which includes the 1960 film The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll. While they had previously explored the concept of a gender-switched Jekyll in Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971), the modernized aspect of this movie, particularly its pharmaceutical storyline, also brings to mind their other works like Dracula A.D. 1972.
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