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Review of Eddie Izzard in Hammer Films' Doctor Jekyll

Review: Hammer Films Rises From The Dead With DOCTOR JEKYLL

Director Joe Stephenson‘s Doctor Jekyll is a commendable updating of Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic tale with a modern slant. This Hammer Films production successfully marries gothic horror with modern sensibilities, creating a visually [...]

August 14, 2024

Podcast Episode 65: It’s Hammer Time With DOCTOR JEKYLL Director Joe Stephenson

Director Joe Stephenson joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss his latest film, Doctor Jekyll. This film marks a significant moment for Hammer Studios, being their first horror release since the company’s acquisition by [...]

August 14, 2024

Podcast Episode 45: Scott Chambers On DOCTOR JEKYLL, Hammer, Horror & WINNIE-THE-POOH BLOOD & HONEY 2

Director Joe Stephenson’s Doctor Jekyll was the first Hammer horror film released since the company was purchased by its new owner – the perfectly named John Gore. An entertaining throwback feature with a modern twist, this new imagining [...]

March 9, 2024

Notebook Reviews: CIRCUS

Rob Walker – 2000 Circus is a well made British thriller which has all the elements to be a good thriller – except the script. A better storyline was badly needed to make this work. The soundtrack is awful as well – it’s way [...]

July 31, 2021

Simon Pegg: A Film Career Overview

UK born legend Simon Pegg is known not only as an actor but a comedian, screenwriter, producer, singer and director. He has worked extensively in both TV and film and has starred alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names such as Tom Cruise, [...]

December 7, 2015

DVD Review: Dustin Hoffman Leads The Cast Of Music Drama THE CHOIR

Boychoir Good Will Hunting or Vocal Whiplash is the best way to describe Francois Girard’s The Choir. This low key drama follows troubled Stet (Garrett Wareing), an 11 year old who is shipped-off to a boy choir boarding school following the death [...]

October 4, 2015