Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971) – SSP260
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This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we draw back the velvet curtain to commemorate the U.S. release anniversary of Hammer Horror’s 1971 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde, released on April 15th. With scholarly precision and a suitably macabre twinkle, hosts Karen and Greg examine the film’s daring reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale—where science, repression, and identity intertwine in true Hammer fashion. Expect thoughtful discussion of the film’s performances, atmosphere, gender-bending shock, and its enduring place in the golden age of British horror cinema.
Naturally, such an elegant descent into madness demands refreshment. As the clock strikes midnight, our hosts raise a glass to the good doctor with a themed Brandy Old Fashioned cocktail, rich, refined, and just a touch dangerous—much like the film itself. If you are a devotee of Hammer Horror films, classic 1970s horror cinema, or simply relish intelligent conversation steeped in Gothic charm, then join us… because some experiments are far too fascinating to resist.
Listen now to Scary Spirits Podcast — where classic horror meets wickedly good spirits.
Brandy Old Fashioned
• 2 oz brandy
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3 dashes aromatic bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Garnish: orange peel and brandied cherry
Instructions:
- Add brandy, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters to a glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Squeeze the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry.
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A Brief Synopsis: Blackly comic variation on the classic tale, in which the good doctor, experimenting with ways to prolong life, tests the formula on himself and metamorphoses into a beautiful woman. His alter ego turns out to have a very nasty streak, killing prostitutes who, terrified of Jack the Ripper, believe they have nothing to fear from a woman.
Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:
- We learn about the original novella by Robert Louis Stevenson that inspired the film.
- The history of the White Chapel murders is discussed.
- Dr. Karen tells us all about the use of Lime in mass burials.
- Karen gives us stats about the murder rate of men.
Our rating of the film:
This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.
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