Product Description

The third installment of our collection of classic genre films by the famed low-budget auteur Edgar G. Ulmer, "Daughter of Dr. Jekyll" stars Gloria Talbott as the daughter of the infamous mad scientist who is terrified that she has inherited her father's curse. Boyfriend John Agar (Tarantula, Revenge of the Creature) suspects a darker truth behind the mystery. Filmed in just six days, this rarely seen gem features Ulmer's trademark striking visuals and a wild blend of B-movie horror icons--werewolves, mad scientists, gothic mansions and half-dressed nubile victims. Andrew Sarris writes, "Anyone who loves cinema must be moved by the 'Daughter of Dr. Jekyll.'"

Making Of - Trailer - Production Stills - Isolated music-only track B&W - English - Mono

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33417 in DVD
• Released on: 2000-06-13
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 70 minutes

Movie Credits
Arthur Shields Gloria Talbott John Agar John Dierkes Martha Wentworth Molly McCart Director: Edgar G. Ulmer

Customer Reviews

Daughter of Dr Jekyll
The DVD release of "Daughter of Dr Jekyll" is one of those guilty pleasures fulfilled for fans of 1950's science-fiction and horror films. Fans of director Edgar Ulmer's similar output in this decade (think of "Man from Planet X" or "The Amazing Transparent Man") will enjoy this outing, and will expect to see the work of a stylist struggling against a meager budget. The film stars sci-fi veterans John Agar and Gloria Talbot, but perhaps the real star is the overworked fog machine ulmer uses to try to hide some obvious sets and models. The disc has its fair share of extras, including a trailer, posters/stills, an interesting monologue from John Agar, and an isolated music/effects track. the music is seemingly composed of cues from other sources...die-hard fans will recognize the recurring theme from "Robot Monster". Picture quality in all indoor shots is very sharp; some of the outdoors scenes are a bit fuzzy but add to that late-night television feel where most of us probably first saw the movie. Very enjoyable.

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll Available on the Edgar G. Ulmer Archive DVD
Brand new and for $26 as I write this. The set also included four of Ulmer's other films. The picture and sound quality are just as good as this dvd if not better, Edgar G. Ulmer - Archive

Lovingly restored!
This is a fine example of the archival capabilities of DVD. Presented here is DAUGHTER OF DR. JEKYLL, a silly yet often effective piece of "poverty row" filmmaking circa 1957. The film's director Edgar G. Ulmer almost makes you forget the budget with which he was filming. Excellent camera work and lighting give this film an oft times eerie atmosphere. The film transfer is mostly quite clear, with minimal flecks,lines and scratches. The picture is bright and sharp and the soundtrack wonderfully preserved. Ulmer's daughter's commentary is a welcomed and loving addition, giving the viewer a better understanding of the filmmaker's motivation. She claims this particular film was made for "a buck". Not hard to see, but one feels they are watching something just outside of the usual bargain basement thriller. This is a lovely way to restore a fun pseudo-classic. Buy with confidence!