The 1981 cult fave The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne, directed by the late, great Walerian Borowczyk (Immoral Tales, The Beast), gets the special anniversary treatment at this year’s virtual edition of the Sydney Underground Film Festival, September 9th until 26th, on the Eventive platform.
Curated and introduced by ANOH Festival Director, Bryn Tilly, the stunning 2k restoration will be presented in its original, uncut form, in the French-language (and English subs), eager to shock and thrill a whole new audience.
An erotic and nightmarish re-imagining of the classic 19th Century Robert Louis Stevenson novella, this is as ripe and perverse as they come! The legendary Udo Kier plays the intrepid doctor, with Marino Pierro as his curious fiancée, and Gérard Zalcberg as the wicked, feral Mr. Hyde.
What begins as an elegant Victorian engagement soirée, with Patrick Magee and Howard Vernon as guests, soon descends into rape and murder. A vicious sex maniac has infiltrated the house and is running amok. Soon enough Dr. Jekyll reveals his insidious secret.
Only Walerian Borowczyk could deliver such a fantastic, surreal depiction of animal lust that demands your attention from the very start. Essential viewing for those who like their horror on the kinky, high art/deep trash side. Don’t miss this rare treat!
Visit SUFF’s Eventive page for dates, tickets, and further info here.
