Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Name: Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 1953-01-01
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Craig Stevens, Helen Westcott

1953Dir. Charles Lamont1h 17m

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Runtime1h 17m

Released1953

Budget$725K

Box office$2.6M

DirectorCharles Lamont

About This Movie

So, "Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is this interesting blend of comedy and horror, right? Directed by Charles Lamont, the film has this light-hearted charm that contrasts sharply with the darker themes of the Jekyll and Hyde story. Bud and Lou, as American policemen in London, bring their classic slapstick humor to a gothic backdrop, which creates this unique atmosphere. The pacing is pretty brisk, and the practical effects—especially during the transformation scenes—are a lot of fun, even if they don't hold up to today's standards. The chemistry between Abbott and Costello is really what drives the film, with their playful banter adding a layer of levity to the eerie mystery unfolding around them.

Combination of classic comedy and horrorUnique take on the Jekyll and Hyde storyNotable practical effects for the transformations