Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Deadly Experiment
by
Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments with human nature unleash the violent and increasingly independent Mr. Hyde. The story explores the divided self as Jekyll struggles to contain the consequences of his transformation.
In this radio dramatization, suspense comes from the contrast between Jekyll’s public respectability and Hyde’s menace, brought to life through dialogue, performance, and sound. The title “Deadly Experiment” points toward the peril at the heart of the story: a scientific pursuit that turns inward and threatens the man who began it.
Dark and atmospheric, the tale blends psychological horror with a mystery about identity and responsibility. Its central tension is not simply whether Jekyll can escape Hyde, but whether the two can ever truly be separated.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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