Jekyll + Hyde
Henry Jekyll is a young science student who, along with his friend Mary, experiments with various drugs and compounds in order to create a personality-enhancing drug that he believes will turn him into the successful and popular person he so craves to be. But after testing the drug on Mary and himself, Jekyll discovers it has horrific consequences - ones that he might not be able to control.
Why it matters
Jekyll + Hyde (2006) twists the classic Stevenson tale into a modern body horror experiment fueled by youthful ambition and chemical excess.
- A low-budget indie dive into identity and transformation, leaning heavily on practical effects that evoke ’80s splatter vibes.
- Not for the faint of heart or high polish: uneven pacing and rough edges amplify its raw, underground charm.
- Fans of body horror’s messy, visceral mutations will appreciate its commitment to gore over gloss.
- Explores the timeless horror of self-experimentation and the dangerous allure of playing god in a post-millennial context.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
