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Edge of Sanity

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.5K
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Edge of Sanity (1989)
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When Henry Jekyll's experiments with cocaine have gotten out of control, he transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As Hyde he searches the London streets at night for his prey in whorehouses... Read allWhen Henry Jekyll's experiments with cocaine have gotten out of control, he transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As Hyde he searches the London streets at night for his prey in whorehouses and opium dens. The police can't catch him, he has nothing to lose but his mind...When Henry Jekyll's experiments with cocaine have gotten out of control, he transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As Hyde he searches the London streets at night for his prey in whorehouses and opium dens. The police can't catch him, he has nothing to lose but his mind...
IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Gérard Kikoïne
  • Writers
    • J.P. Félix(screenplay)
    • Ron Raley(screenplay)
    • Edward Simons(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Perkins
    • Glynis Barber
    • Sarah Maur Thorp
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  • Director
    • Gérard Kikoïne
  • Writers
    • J.P. Félix(screenplay)
    • Ron Raley(screenplay)
    • Edward Simons(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Perkins
    • Glynis Barber
    • Sarah Maur Thorp
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    • 37User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins
    • Dr. Henry Jekyll…
    Glynis Barber
    Glynis Barber
    • Elisabeth Jekyll
    Sarah Maur Thorp
    • Susannah
    • (as Sarah Maur-Thorp)
    David Lodge
    David Lodge
    • Underwood
    Ben Cole
    • Johnny
    Ray Jewers
    • Newcomen
    Jill Melford
    • Flora
    Lisa Davis
    • Maria
    Noel Coleman
    • Egglestone
    Briony McRoberts
    • Ann Underwood
    Mark Elliott
    • Lanyon
    • (as Mark Elliot)
    Harry Landis
    Harry Landis
    • Coroner
    Jill Pearson
    • Mrs. Egglestone
    Basil Hoskins
    • Mr. Bottingham
    Ruth Burnett
    • Margot
    Carolyn Cortez
    • Maggie
    Cathy Murphy
    Cathy Murphy
    • Cockney Prostitute
    Claudia Udy
    • Liza
    • Director
      • Gérard Kikoïne
    • Writers
      • J.P. Félix(screenplay)
      • Ron Raley(screenplay)
      • Edward Simons(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Originally in the story, Dr. Henry Jekyll's counter-part was named Edward Hyde, not Jack.
    • Goofs
      The film is set in Victorian times but people are using new pound coins.
    • Alternate versions
      Available in both R and unrated versions.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Buried Alive (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Il Trovatore
      Performed by Leontyne Price & Plácido Domingo

      Courtesy of RCA Victor Red Seal A division of BMG Classics

    User reviews37

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    Top review
    6/10
    Surprisingly perverse and unpleasant thriller.
    I am not really surprised that "Edge of Sanity" has only a few reviews.This film is pretty tough to find,which is no bad thing.Anthony Perkins plays here Dr Jekyll/Jack Hyde,who as a Hyde murders and mutilates hookers in Jack the Ripper style.The acting from the supporting cast is diabolical,only Perkins proving effective,mainly due to his cadaverous features and tormented demeanor.The idea of a split personality with a particular sexual dysfunction also works with this material.Unfortunately the killings are mostly off-screen,but still "Edge of Sanity" has a pretty disturbing and sleazy quality to it.Some scenes are downright weird and rather unpleasant,so be prepared.Check it out,if you're curious.6 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Hungary
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • На межі безумства
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • Allied Vision
      • Hungarofilm
      • Allied Cine Group Pic II
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $102,219
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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