The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)

In the heart of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll is an introverted, scholarly scientist, more fascinated by the duality of human nature than the allure of his enchanting young wife, Kitty. He dedicates his hours to secluded laboratory research, testing groundbreaking theories of alternate personalities on willing lab animals, while his wife finds solace in the arms of Paul Allen, Jekyll's old acquaintance turned parasitic friend. Allen, a notorious wastrel, exploits Jekyll's detached nature, relying on him to settle his mounting gambling debts. Caged in his monotonous existence, Jekyll yearns for transformation. His experiments take a daring turn when he makes himself the subject, mutating from the bearded, tweedy scientist into the vibrant, assertive Edward Hyde. A dashing figure of charm and violence, Hyde is unrecognizable to Allen, who unwittingly befriends this handsome stranger. Under the guise of Hyde, Jekyll delves into the shadowy depths of London's nightlife, exploring opium dens and forbidden clubs, and ignites a passionate affair with Maria, a tantalizing courtesan and snake charmer. Jekyll's transformation brings him closer to the life he's been missing, but his quest for passion leads him down a perilous path. His attempt to seduce Allen's mistress, his own wife in disguise, leaves him frustrated and confused as he realizes she is more enticed by her decadent lover than him. As Hyde, he becomes a player in a twisted game of love and betrayal, his accelerated metabolism and newfound identity fueling a dangerous plan of revenge against Allen and Kitty. "The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll" is a captivating tale of illusion and obsession, where a man's pursuit for passion plunges him into a world of shadows, transforming him into the very embodiment of the dual nature he sought to understand.

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll is a horror movie featuring Christopher Lee.

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