Nosferatu (1922) Not Rated
A classic Halloween movie based on Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula." Hutter, an estate agent, is dispatched to to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania to discuss a new deal. The Count wants to purchase a isolated house in Wisbourg. Hutter's trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, he begins to feel uneasy, Hutter eventually sees the Count's sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisbourg, causing death along his way.
Nosferatu is a silent film, and will be most enjoyed by those who like old movies, and are in the mood for an old movie.
Contains minor violence, nothing gory or graphic.
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5 Stars
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A classic Halloween movie based on Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula." Hutter, an estate agent, is dispatched to to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania to discuss a new deal. The Count wants to purchase a isolated house in Wisbourg. Hutter's trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, he begins to feel uneasy, Hutter eventually sees the Count's sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisbourg, causing death along his way.
Nosferatu is a silent film, and will be most enjoyed by those who like old movies, and are in the mood for an old movie.
Contains minor violence, nothing gory or graphic.
Black and White
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5 Stars
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The Sixth Sense (1999) PG-13
Malcolm Crowe is a renounced child psychologist. Years after an encounter with a violent patient whom Malcolm was not able to help, he encounters a boy with the same problem. He sees dead people. Haunted by the past and Malcolm's inability to help his former patient, he throws himself completely into his work and the boy, Cole. Cole's mother is at her wits end with Cole, Malcolm is Cole's only hope.
The Sixth Sense has some elements of a horror movie, but would be more accurate categorized as a drama with some frightening elements. By the end, a very thought provoking movie.
Contains violence including gore, many elements of the movie are frighting or intense and involve seeing walking corpses. Several characters, both male and female, are seen in their underwear. No nudity is shown. There is light profanity as well.
4 Stars
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Malcolm Crowe is a renounced child psychologist. Years after an encounter with a violent patient whom Malcolm was not able to help, he encounters a boy with the same problem. He sees dead people. Haunted by the past and Malcolm's inability to help his former patient, he throws himself completely into his work and the boy, Cole. Cole's mother is at her wits end with Cole, Malcolm is Cole's only hope.
The Sixth Sense has some elements of a horror movie, but would be more accurate categorized as a drama with some frightening elements. By the end, a very thought provoking movie.
Contains violence including gore, many elements of the movie are frighting or intense and involve seeing walking corpses. Several characters, both male and female, are seen in their underwear. No nudity is shown. There is light profanity as well.
4 Stars
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) PG
Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, is bored of Halloween. The resident ghosts, ghouls and goblins are beginning to be too much for Jack. He wonders, "is there more to life?" One night, he stumbles upon Christmastown, and becomes obsessed with the idea of Christmas. He recruits his friends in Halloweentown to recreate Christmas, but since their whole lives have been about Halloween and scaring others, they can't quite get it right.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is animated, and is most recommended for those who don't like anything too scary, but is enjoyable for all.
Contains pseudo-scary visuals, the residents of Halloweentown are all bizarre and somewhat monstrous looking citizens.
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5 Stars
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Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, is bored of Halloween. The resident ghosts, ghouls and goblins are beginning to be too much for Jack. He wonders, "is there more to life?" One night, he stumbles upon Christmastown, and becomes obsessed with the idea of Christmas. He recruits his friends in Halloweentown to recreate Christmas, but since their whole lives have been about Halloween and scaring others, they can't quite get it right.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is animated, and is most recommended for those who don't like anything too scary, but is enjoyable for all.
Contains pseudo-scary visuals, the residents of Halloweentown are all bizarre and somewhat monstrous looking citizens.
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5 Stars
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Hocus Pocus (1993) PG
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. They are returned to life thanks to a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have only one night to secure their continuing existence by kidnapping children and feeding on their souls. They target Max's younger sister, Dani. Max, his friend Allison, and an immortal cat created by the sisters must protect Dani stop the Sanderson sisters once and for all.
Hocus Pocus is a fun, Halloween movie. Great for those who want something Halloween themed without excessive violence and terror. No nightmares after this one.
Contains mild profanity and violence, and some sexual innuendo- but nothing beyond what you would expect in a PG movie.
Family Friendly!
3 Stars
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300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. They are returned to life thanks to a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have only one night to secure their continuing existence by kidnapping children and feeding on their souls. They target Max's younger sister, Dani. Max, his friend Allison, and an immortal cat created by the sisters must protect Dani stop the Sanderson sisters once and for all.
Hocus Pocus is a fun, Halloween movie. Great for those who want something Halloween themed without excessive violence and terror. No nightmares after this one.
Contains mild profanity and violence, and some sexual innuendo- but nothing beyond what you would expect in a PG movie.
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3 Stars
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The Rite (2011) PG-13
Michael, the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith.His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy he attends a session from Father Xavier who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas, whose ways though questionable are quite effective.
The Rite is about possession and exorcism, it is not recommended for anyone who would be uncomfortable with the subjects of hell, the devil, and possession. Good for those who want to see a movie about exorcism, without as much gore or profanity as some of the mainstream possession films.
Contains disturbing and frighting content, strong language, and some violence.
3 Stars
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Michael, the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith.His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy he attends a session from Father Xavier who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas, whose ways though questionable are quite effective.
The Rite is about possession and exorcism, it is not recommended for anyone who would be uncomfortable with the subjects of hell, the devil, and possession. Good for those who want to see a movie about exorcism, without as much gore or profanity as some of the mainstream possession films.
Contains disturbing and frighting content, strong language, and some violence.
3 Stars
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Night of the Living Dead (1968) Not Rated
Barbra and her brother Johnny travel to the countryside to visit the gravestone of their father in the cemetery. They are attacked by a slow moving man who doesn't speak or show emotion and Johnny is murdered. Barbra flees to an isolated farmhouse, where she locks herself inside. Barbra is in shock and soon she finds a man, Ben, who is also escaping from the inhuman creatures and he reinforces the doors, windows and openings in the house. They find a shotgun and a radio and learn that the radiation from a satellite has somehow reactivated the brain of the dead. A long night of terror follows as the farmhouse is attacked by the Living Dead!
One of the first films Zombies as they are known in pop culture today, this is a must see for any contemporary zombie fan.
Contains a single use of profanity, tame violence, and the brief showing of a nude backside.
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3 Stars
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Barbra and her brother Johnny travel to the countryside to visit the gravestone of their father in the cemetery. They are attacked by a slow moving man who doesn't speak or show emotion and Johnny is murdered. Barbra flees to an isolated farmhouse, where she locks herself inside. Barbra is in shock and soon she finds a man, Ben, who is also escaping from the inhuman creatures and he reinforces the doors, windows and openings in the house. They find a shotgun and a radio and learn that the radiation from a satellite has somehow reactivated the brain of the dead. A long night of terror follows as the farmhouse is attacked by the Living Dead!
One of the first films Zombies as they are known in pop culture today, this is a must see for any contemporary zombie fan.
Contains a single use of profanity, tame violence, and the brief showing of a nude backside.
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3 Stars
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Coraline (2009) PG
When Coraline and her family moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door that opens to a brick wall. During the night, she opens the door again and finds the wall gone! Replaced with a passageway. She crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, where her parents spoil her and all her dreams coming true. When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her in, Other Mother needs Coraline... and can't allow her to leave.
Coraline is animated, and is a sort of child horror film.
Doesn't contains any violence or profanity. Many scenes are eerie, but not really frightening
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3.5 Stars
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When Coraline and her family moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door that opens to a brick wall. During the night, she opens the door again and finds the wall gone! Replaced with a passageway. She crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, where her parents spoil her and all her dreams coming true. When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her in, Other Mother needs Coraline... and can't allow her to leave.
Coraline is animated, and is a sort of child horror film.
Doesn't contains any violence or profanity. Many scenes are eerie, but not really frightening
Family Friendly!
3.5 Stars
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Ghostbusters (1984) PG
Three odd-ball scientists get kicked out of their cushy positions at a university in New York City where they studied the occult. They decide to set up shop in an old firehouse and become Ghostbusters, trapping pesky ghosts, spirits, haunts, and poltergeists for money. They wise-crack their way through the city, and stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, one which will release untold evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters are called on to save the Big Apple.
Contains mild profanity and sexual content.
Available on Netflix.
3.5 Stars
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Three odd-ball scientists get kicked out of their cushy positions at a university in New York City where they studied the occult. They decide to set up shop in an old firehouse and become Ghostbusters, trapping pesky ghosts, spirits, haunts, and poltergeists for money. They wise-crack their way through the city, and stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, one which will release untold evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters are called on to save the Big Apple.
Contains mild profanity and sexual content.
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3.5 Stars
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The Village (2004) PG-13
In a quiet, isolated village in old Pennsylvania, there lies a pact between the people of the village and the creatures who reside in the surrounding woods: the townspeople do not enter the woods, and the creatures do not enter the village. The pact stays true for many years, but when Lucius Hunt seeks medical supplies from the towns beyond the wood, the pact is challenged. Animal carcasses, devoid of fur, begin to appear around the village, causing the council of elders to fear for the safety of the village, and the pact.
Somewhat eerie, somewhat frighting this is a good movie for those who don't typically like scary movies but want to try something that will put them little out of their comfort zone.
Contains mild violence throughout.
3 Stars
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In a quiet, isolated village in old Pennsylvania, there lies a pact between the people of the village and the creatures who reside in the surrounding woods: the townspeople do not enter the woods, and the creatures do not enter the village. The pact stays true for many years, but when Lucius Hunt seeks medical supplies from the towns beyond the wood, the pact is challenged. Animal carcasses, devoid of fur, begin to appear around the village, causing the council of elders to fear for the safety of the village, and the pact.
Somewhat eerie, somewhat frighting this is a good movie for those who don't typically like scary movies but want to try something that will put them little out of their comfort zone.
Contains mild violence throughout.
3 Stars
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Hotel Transylvania (2012) PG
In 1895, Dracula builds a resort in Transylvania, hidden from the humans, to raise his beloved daughter Mavis in a safe environment. In the present days, the place is the Hotel Transylvania, where monsters bring their families to spend vacation far from the frightening humans. Dracula invites his friends - Frankenstein and his wife Eunice; Wayne and Wanda, the werewolves; Griffin, the invisible man; Murray, the mummy; the Bigfoot, among others - to celebrate the 118th birthday of Mavis. When the party is ready to start, the 21-year-old human Jonathan is walking through the forest and stumbles at the hotel. Dracula sees Jonathan and disguises him as a monster to hide Jonathan from the guests. But Mavis also sees Jonathan and Dracula forces him to pose of a monster. Soon Mavis believes that Jonathan is the "zing" of her life despite the advices of her father about the humans.
Contains animated gore and mild violence.
3 Stars
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In 1895, Dracula builds a resort in Transylvania, hidden from the humans, to raise his beloved daughter Mavis in a safe environment. In the present days, the place is the Hotel Transylvania, where monsters bring their families to spend vacation far from the frightening humans. Dracula invites his friends - Frankenstein and his wife Eunice; Wayne and Wanda, the werewolves; Griffin, the invisible man; Murray, the mummy; the Bigfoot, among others - to celebrate the 118th birthday of Mavis. When the party is ready to start, the 21-year-old human Jonathan is walking through the forest and stumbles at the hotel. Dracula sees Jonathan and disguises him as a monster to hide Jonathan from the guests. But Mavis also sees Jonathan and Dracula forces him to pose of a monster. Soon Mavis believes that Jonathan is the "zing" of her life despite the advices of her father about the humans.
Contains animated gore and mild violence.
3 Stars
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Secret Window (2004) PG-13
Based on the Novella "Secret Window, Secret Garden" Mort Rainey is a successful writer going through a rather unfriendly divorce from his wife of ten years, Amy. Alone and bitter in his cabin, he continues to work on his writing when a stranger named John Shooter shows up on his doorstep, claiming Rainey stole his story. Mort says he can prove the story belongs to him and not Shooter, but while Mort digs around for the magazine which published the story in question years ago, strange things begin to happen, all of which seem to be somehow tied to John Shooter. Mort's dog dies, people begin to die, and his divorce proceedings with Amy continue to get uglier. Mort need to sort out what's happening, and how John Shooter is involved in his life falling apart.
Secret Window is a horror movie, it's intended audience are those looking for a scary movie.
Contains mild profanity and violence throughout, many scenes are intense and scary.
3 Stars
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Based on the Novella "Secret Window, Secret Garden" Mort Rainey is a successful writer going through a rather unfriendly divorce from his wife of ten years, Amy. Alone and bitter in his cabin, he continues to work on his writing when a stranger named John Shooter shows up on his doorstep, claiming Rainey stole his story. Mort says he can prove the story belongs to him and not Shooter, but while Mort digs around for the magazine which published the story in question years ago, strange things begin to happen, all of which seem to be somehow tied to John Shooter. Mort's dog dies, people begin to die, and his divorce proceedings with Amy continue to get uglier. Mort need to sort out what's happening, and how John Shooter is involved in his life falling apart.
Secret Window is a horror movie, it's intended audience are those looking for a scary movie.
Contains mild profanity and violence throughout, many scenes are intense and scary.
3 Stars
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Wait Until Dark (1967) Not Rated
Susy was recently blinded and recently married. Susy's husband, Sam, is asked to hold a doll for a woman he doesn't know as they get off an airplane. The woman disappears. Later, she's found dead by her former associates, Mike and Carlino. The doll woman's newer partner in crime, Harry Roat, presses Mike and Carlino into a scheme to recover the doll, which is stuffed with a bag smuggled heroin. The thugs assume Susy's blindness will enable them to search her apartment under her very nose for the doll and the heroin. In Sam's absence, Mike pretends to be an old friend of Sam's, while the three together spin for Susy a story of a murder investigation of her husband from which only the finding of the missing doll can save him. Rote is a predator, and his stalking of Susy becomes ever more obvious as the blind woman's predicament becomes ever more desperate.
Classic movie from the 60's, recommended for those who like old movies and are in the mood for an old movie.
Contains drug use, infrequent profanity, the showing of dead bodies, and frighting or intense scenes.
4 Stars
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Susy was recently blinded and recently married. Susy's husband, Sam, is asked to hold a doll for a woman he doesn't know as they get off an airplane. The woman disappears. Later, she's found dead by her former associates, Mike and Carlino. The doll woman's newer partner in crime, Harry Roat, presses Mike and Carlino into a scheme to recover the doll, which is stuffed with a bag smuggled heroin. The thugs assume Susy's blindness will enable them to search her apartment under her very nose for the doll and the heroin. In Sam's absence, Mike pretends to be an old friend of Sam's, while the three together spin for Susy a story of a murder investigation of her husband from which only the finding of the missing doll can save him. Rote is a predator, and his stalking of Susy becomes ever more obvious as the blind woman's predicament becomes ever more desperate.
Classic movie from the 60's, recommended for those who like old movies and are in the mood for an old movie.
Contains drug use, infrequent profanity, the showing of dead bodies, and frighting or intense scenes.
4 Stars
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Casper (1995) PG
Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion and his large fortune, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know." But not so friendly are Casper's uncles--Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie--who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.
A great movie for children and for anyone who was or is a fan of Casper, the friendly ghost.
Contains mild profanity and some vulgar name calling
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2.5 Stars
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Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion and his large fortune, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know." But not so friendly are Casper's uncles--Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie--who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.
A great movie for children and for anyone who was or is a fan of Casper, the friendly ghost.
Contains mild profanity and some vulgar name calling
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2.5 Stars
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Insidious (2010) PG-13
Josh and Renai Lambert search for a way to help their son, Dalton, who feel into a comma after a a mysterious incident in the attic. Little do they know that there is much more to this endless sleep than meets the eye. The doctors are not able to diagnose his problem. Three months later, weird things happen in the house and Renai sees apparitions. She is sure that the house is haunted and convinces Josh to move to another house. Sooner Renai sees ghosts in the new house. Together, they explore the paranormal, and rediscover the past; looking for the key to getting their son back once and for all.
A serious horror movie, great for Halloween, and definitely not for children!
Contains strong language and mild violence, full of frightening scenes.
3.5 Stars
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Josh and Renai Lambert search for a way to help their son, Dalton, who feel into a comma after a a mysterious incident in the attic. Little do they know that there is much more to this endless sleep than meets the eye. The doctors are not able to diagnose his problem. Three months later, weird things happen in the house and Renai sees apparitions. She is sure that the house is haunted and convinces Josh to move to another house. Sooner Renai sees ghosts in the new house. Together, they explore the paranormal, and rediscover the past; looking for the key to getting their son back once and for all.
A serious horror movie, great for Halloween, and definitely not for children!
Contains strong language and mild violence, full of frightening scenes.
3.5 Stars
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Not Rated
Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story: Doctor Henry Jekyll's enthusiasm for science and his selfless acts of service have made him a much-admired man. But as he visits Sir George Carew one evening, his host criticizes him for his reluctance to experience the more sensual side of life. Sir George goads Jekyll into visiting a music hall, where he watches the alluring dancer Gina. Jekyll becomes fascinated with the two contrasting sides of human nature, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of separating them. After extensive work in his laboratory, he devises a formula that does indeed allow him to alternate between two completely different personalities, his own and that of a brutish, lascivious person whom he names Hyde. It is not long before the personality of Hyde begins to dominate Jekyll's affairs.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a silent film, and will be most enjoyed by those who like old movies, and are in the mood for an old movie.
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3 Stars
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Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story: Doctor Henry Jekyll's enthusiasm for science and his selfless acts of service have made him a much-admired man. But as he visits Sir George Carew one evening, his host criticizes him for his reluctance to experience the more sensual side of life. Sir George goads Jekyll into visiting a music hall, where he watches the alluring dancer Gina. Jekyll becomes fascinated with the two contrasting sides of human nature, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of separating them. After extensive work in his laboratory, he devises a formula that does indeed allow him to alternate between two completely different personalities, his own and that of a brutish, lascivious person whom he names Hyde. It is not long before the personality of Hyde begins to dominate Jekyll's affairs.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a silent film, and will be most enjoyed by those who like old movies, and are in the mood for an old movie.
Black and White
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3 Stars
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