The movie "Edge of Sanity" includes depictions of unpleasant and excessive behavior—the film suggests Jekyll’s lack of morality originates in his past—that sometimes feel like they cross a line, as if the filmmakers used the inventive and significant premise from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel primarily to justify a series of sexual encounters. The outcome is not very meaningful, and it's clear that the production ha…

Set in London during 1888, the story follows Dr. Jekyll’s accidental discovery of a substance that leads to his monstrous alter ego, Mr. Hyde. This persona embarks on nighttime killings, with encounters with prostitutes being a recurring theme. Glynis Barber portrays Jekyll's wife, Elisabeth, who is portrayed as beautiful and naive. "Edge of Sanity” (1989) feels like a Hammer horror film reimagined for the late 19…