Edge of Sanity (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: France, Hungary, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, A Beira da Loucura, Au-delà de la folie, Split - Edge of Sanity, Al borde de la locura, Järjen tuolla puolen, Dr. Jekyll et Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde: sull'orlo della follia, Na krawedzi szalenstwa, À Beira da Loucura, Nattens inkräktare
Director: Gérard Kikoïne
Writer: J.P. Félix, Ron Raley
Summary
'Edge of Sanity' (1989) is a psychological horror thriller directed by Gérard Kikoïne, adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Set in Victorian England, the film explores themes of duality, morality, and the darker aspects of human nature through its central character, Dr. Henry Jekyll. The story is interwoven with historical events, namely the Whitechapel murders committed by 'Jack the Ripper,' adding a layer of authenticity to the narrative.