In 1971 the great Cristopher Lee would take on the role, well sort of! In the film I, Monster Lee is joined by Peter Cushing (as they were many times) in a gruesome adaption of the classic tale. The names were changed but the story is mostly the same.
The film follows a psychologist Charles Marlowe (Christopher Lee) who invents a drug that helps release the inhibitions of his patients. But when he tests it on himself, the concoction reveals a different side of Marlowe - an evil side named Edward Blake who spirals into a life of crime and, eventually, murder. His friend Frederick Utterson (Peter Cushing) suspects when grisly killings take place.
Stephen Weeks makes his feature directorial debut in this film and what a debut it is! Peter Cushing is amazing as the considerate Fredrick. And Christopher Lee is pure gold as the duel role of Marlowe and Blake. I find this role to be he best right after my favorite role as Dracula in Horror of Dracula. The use of shadows brings a real mysterious feel to this film.
There were two versions of this film a 75 minute and a extended cut that run 80 minutes. I am pleased to reveal that Reel Vault has transferred the extended cut of this film to DVD. It is presented in widescreen format. The soundtrack is a Dolby Digital 2.0. There is no English subtitles.
This film transfer looks and sounds amazing the color palette is bright. The colors pop off the screen. There is no signs of damage to this print that I could see. And the audio is clear as a bell!
Now there are no bonus features in this DVD release. That is a shame it would have been nice to see a trailer or commentary of something. But that is a minor complaint. It is great that we get the extended cut of this film.
If you love Hammer Horror film this film even though it is not a Hammer Horror film, has a very Hammer feel to it. The make-up effects used for Christopher Lee must be seen to be believed.
I highly suggest this adaption of Jekyll and Hyde entitled I, Monster from Reel vault for your DVD collection. Head over to Deep Discount and order your copy today.
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