Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Jump into Water

English · Horror, Gothic Fiction, Dramatic Readings

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments with human nature unleash the violent Mr. Hyde. As Jekyll struggles to control the transformation, the mystery deepens around the connection between the two men and the danger Hyde poses to those around him.

In this radio dramatization, suspense and character are carried through spoken performance and sound, bringing the contrast between Jekyll’s public respectability and Hyde’s menace into focus. The story blends Gothic horror with a psychological question: how much of the self can be hidden, and what happens when it is given freedom?

The result is an atmospheric tale of secrecy, moral conflict, and mounting dread, suited to listeners who enjoy classic literary horror brought to life through dramatic radio.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.