Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Hyde Strikes a Child

English · Gothic Fiction, Horror, Dramatic Readings

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments with human nature unleash the violent Mr. Hyde. As Jekyll struggles to keep his two identities apart, the story explores the danger of trying to separate the darker impulses within oneself from a respectable public life.

This radio dramatization brings the suspense to life through dialogue, performance, and sound, shifting between Jekyll’s controlled world and the menace surrounding Hyde. Its title, “Hyde Strikes a Child,” points to a disturbing turn in the story, where Hyde’s cruelty makes the consequences of Jekyll’s experiment impossible to ignore.

The mood is gothic and unsettling, balancing psychological conflict with the tension of a mystery. Stevenson’s story offers a compelling listen for anyone drawn to classic horror, moral dilemmas, and the frightening possibility that a carefully guarded secret can take on a life of its own.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.