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Summary: If the porn was removed this film would be 5 minutes long.
Review: Anthony Perkins of 'Psycho' fame plays a limping doctor who turns into the black-clad Jack the Ripper as a result of a monkey knocking over a chemical in his lab which brings out the unpleasant characteristics in people and animals alike. Whilst Perkins is good in his role and provides one or two memorable moments, this film is mainly nothing more than wall-to-wall filth, pornography and depravity from start to finish. And you can't help feeling that the Jekyl & Hyde title was just tacked on to help the film sell. This really doesn't have very much to do with the famous story, the film being little more than an excuse to show endless sleaze and rather cliched Victorian characters. What a waste of time.
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Summary: Anthony Perkins Wierds It Up Again
Review: Anthony Perkins plays an obviously repressed homosexual Dr. Jeckyl who when he becomes Mr. Hyde follows men as well as women around. Lots of killing. Lots of arty shots. It is ultimately a fun romp for the horror fan. Perkins is truly over the top in one of his final performances. It ain't great, but it ain't crap either way you look at it.
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Summary: Perkins in good form. Pity he's wasted in this mess.
Review: Anthony Perkins plays Dr Jekyl in a film very thinly based on the famous story. Experimenting with drugs which bring out animals' more unpleasant characteristics he accidentally inhales the vapour of said drugs knocked over by a monkey in his lab (a scene 'borrowed' from Monkey Shines?) He then turns into what seems to be some distant relative of Barbara Cartland and, before you can say Hyde, he is roaming the streets as Jack the Ripper.Though Perkins is in fine form, it has to be said that this film seems to be no more than an excuse for one example of sexual depravity after another. The constant sexual scenes before long demonstrate a complete lack of ideas on the part of the script-writers and the 'surprise' ending is just laughable. There is the occasional briefer-than-brief appearance of one or two characters from the Jekyl and Hyde novel, but they certainly can't save this film from being anything but a bore.
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Summary: Perkins in good form. Pity he's wasted in this mess.
Review: Anthony Perkins plays Dr Jekyl in a film very thinly based on the famous story. Experimenting with drugs which bring out animals' more unpleasant characteristics he accidentally inhales the vapour of said drugs knocked over by a monkey in his lab (a scene 'borrowed' from Monkey Shines?) He then turns into what seems to be some distant relative of Barbara Cartland and, before you can say Hyde, he is roaming the streets as Jack the Ripper. Though Perkins is in fine form, it has to be said that this film seems to be no more than an excuse for one example of sexual depravity after another. The constant sexual scenes before long demonstrate a complete lack of ideas on the part of the script-writers and the 'surprise' ending is just laughable. There is the occasional briefer-than-brief appearance of one or two characters from the Jekyl and Hyde novel, but they certainly can't save this film from being anything but a bore.
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Summary: The sexy... new version of 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'
Review: Anthony Perkins, famous for his compelling performances in Hitchcock's "Psycho" & Ken Russell's "Crimes Of Passion" plays the tormented physician (Henry Jekyll) whose dangerous experiments unleash his ... other side, the out of control Jack Hyde.
Perkins is perfect in his dual role. The movie is an explosion of nightmarish killings and perverted sex!
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Summary: LURID GOTHIC HORROR
Review: Forget what the critics say - the only horror movies they ever like are the old black & whites anyway - this is a heck of an entertaining movie that isn't your typical Hollywood dreck. I only wish the ending were better... nonetheless, it still gets the big thumbs up in my book!
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Summary: Very Cool
Review: I do think that the other reviewers of this movie are prudes. This is my favorite Anthony Perkins film, it is also his bisexual 'coming out' film. Its treatment of the medical uses of cocaine is historically accurate. Its blending of Jack the Ripper and Jekyl & Hyde is well done. Perhaps it is the irreverence and nontraditional philisophical digressions that trouble the other reviewers so. Overall an excellent film, unless you're a suburbanite with spouse, 2.3 kids, and a dog and you can't handle a look into the dark depths of the human soul.
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Summary: Great Movie - great performances
Review: I wasn't surprised by the harsh reviews of others. This film is a look into the dark side of the psyche which most people fear to acknowlege. I belive this is Perkins best role of all times and I am surprised that this is not a more known film in the USA. Ok, so there is a sleaze factor... guess what ... life is!
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Summary: Lavish take on the Jekyll & Hyde / Jack The Ripper tales
Review: If you're a fan of the dark and twisted (with an artsy edge), then Edge Of Sanity will enthrall you. Others should know by the film's packaging summary that this is going to be a perverse ride and BEWARE. Dogging this film is not fair considering other realms into sexual depravity such as From Hell and Eyes Wide Shut are just grandiose eye candy. While experimenting with anesthetics, Dr. Jekyll accidentally inhales fumes from an altered drug. This unleashes not only ability to act out his inhibitions, it unleashes repressed sexual feelings he had experienced as humiliation during his childhood. He then goes on a killing spree as Jack The Ripper, and becomes obsessed with a prostitute named Susannah that closely resembles the woman from his past. Yes, Edge Of Sanity is sinister, twisted, perverse, and trashy. It's also lavish, elegant, and beautifully done. The cinematography is excellent (MGM's DVD is a vast improvement over the old VHS from the late 1980s), the costumes are a wow, and the music score is superb as well as appropriate to the scenes it enhances. A lot of imagination went into this production, and it's unfair to say it's an inappropriate film considering the many other "critically acclaimed" attempts at the dark side of sexuality and drug addiction. Anthony Perkins chews the scenery well, playing his part of Jack Hyde to the hilt. It would be hard to think of any other actor that could have carried this part so well. Those who adored him in Psycho, Pretty Poison, and Crimes Of Passion will find a lot to love about his role in Edge Of Sanity. I first viewed this film in the late 1980s on an unrated VHS edition, and MGM's DVD is most likely the closest to that version there is. I found no difference that I could notice between that original unrated version and this one, taking into consideration that MGM has been reissuing many obscure films like this one in their uncut forms (such as The Burning) though they have a rating listed. For film collectors of the dark and sinister, this is a nice addition and you'll be pleased with the great transfer. The only extras are a trailer and subtitles, but that's fine considering the low price for this DVD. I'm just thrilled that MGM has rescued Edge Of Sanity from obscurity for a whole new audience to discover and relish as well as make established fans like myself very, very happy. Call it trash if you want to, but it's quality, wicked, ELEGANT trash and a fascinating tale to savor.
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Summary: Lavish take on the Jekyll & Hyde / Jack The Ripper tales
Review: If you're a fan of the dark and twisted (with an artsy edge), then Edge Of Sanity will enthrall you. Others should know by the film's packaging summary that this is going to be a perverse ride and BEWARE. Dogging this film is not fair considering other realms into sexual depravity such as From Hell and Eyes Wide Shut are just grandiose eye candy. While experimenting with anesthetics, Dr. Jekyll accidentally inhales fumes from an altered drug. This unleashes not only ability to act out his inhibitions, it unleashes repressed sexual feelings he had experienced as humiliation during his childhood. He then goes on a killing spree as Jack The Ripper, and becomes obsessed with a prostitute named Susannah that closely resembles the woman from his past. Yes, Edge Of Sanity is sinister, twisted, perverse, and trashy. It's also lavish, elegant, and beautifully done. The cinematography is excellent (MGM's DVD is a vast improvement over the old VHS from the late 1980s), the costumes are a wow, and the music score is superb as well as appropriate to the scenes it enhances. A lot of imagination went into this production, and it's unfair to say it's an inappropriate film considering the many other "critically acclaimed" attempts at the dark side of sexuality and drug addiction. Anthony Perkins chews the scenery well, playing his part of Jack Hyde to the hilt. It would be hard to think of any other actor that could have carried this part so well. Those who adored him in Psycho, Pretty Poison, and Crimes Of Passion will find a lot to love about his role in Edge Of Sanity. I first viewed this film in the late 1980s on an unrated VHS edition, and MGM's DVD is most likely the closest to that version there is. I found no difference that I could notice between that original unrated version and this one, taking into consideration that MGM has been reissuing many obscure films like this one in their uncut forms (such as The Burning) though they have a rating listed. For film collectors of the dark and sinister, this is a nice addition and you'll be pleased with the great transfer. The only extras are a trailer and subtitles, but that's fine considering the low price for this DVD. I'm just thrilled that MGM has rescued Edge Of Sanity from obscurity for a whole new audience to discover and relish as well as make established fans like myself very, very happy. Call it trash if you want to, but it's quality, wicked, ELEGANT trash and a fascinating tale to savor.
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