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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301392464
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 6301392469
Label: Virgin Video
Manufacturer: Virgin Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Virgin Video
Release Date: September 13, 1989
Running Time: 85 minutes
Sales Rank: 15071
Studio: Virgin Video
Theatrical Release Date: April 14, 1989
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Anthony Perkins gets a thorough workout in Edge of Sanity, and it looks as if the actor decided to have fun with his wild role. Good decision, because this movie crosses the edge of sanity right away and sails off the cliff. The concept has possibilities: what if Robert Louis Stevenson's fictional Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were implicated in the crimes of Jack the Ripper? Perkins, of course, plays Jekyll as well as the demented 'Jack' Hyde, whose nighttime perversions are unusually lurid, even for a serial-killer picture. The movie's utter sleaziness overwhelms whatever promise the original idea had, with no help from the low budget. We're left with the class of Perkins, who incorporates welcome bits of Norman Bates into his role(s). When his eyebrow begins arching and the nervous grin goes quivering, you know Perkins is in his element. --Robert Horton
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A darkly artistic film of sex, drugs, murder and madness!
I came across this unusual film while walking in a video store that specializes in the kinds of movies not often found at your local Blockbuster.
This film is a rather loose and artistic take on the story of Jekyll & Hyde but also combines the story of Robert Louis Stevenson with the legend of Jack the Ripper. Its an unusal almalgamation, but a fascinating and compelling idea.
I watched this film and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a darkly artistic film which clashes ... Read More
Rating: - LURID GOTHIC HORROR
Forget what the critics say - the only horror movies they ever like are the old black & whites anyway - this is a heck of an entertaining movie that isn't your typical Hollywood dreck. I only wish the ending were better... nonetheless, it still gets the big thumbs up in my book!
Rating:  - Hopkins at his best...
This 'R-Rated' 2002 DVD re-release is actually six minutes longer than the previous 'Unrated'/'International' edition. The extra running time is almost all accounted for by this version being transferred to video at the correct 24fps theatrical rate whereas the earlier incarnation was artificially speeded up to around 25fps even for NTSC users. This made watching the old and new versions side-by-side difficult as I kept on having to pause the earlier recording in order for this one to catch up. They ... Read More
Rating: - Anthony Perkins is awesome!
Of course, any role played by the late, great Anthony Perkins is going to be done to the utmost perfection. There is also an absolutely superb supporting cast in this film as well. Unfortunately, the screenplay itself is not worthy of such talent. The only thing good about this film is the actors themselves. Too bad they couldn't have been casted for a better film. Watch this movie only for its artistic value and for the superb performances. Don't, however, expect a great film....you'll be disappointed.
Rating: - Lavish take on the Jekyll & Hyde / Jack The Ripper tales
If you're a fan of the dark and twisted (with an artsy edge), then Edge Of Sanity will enthrall you. Others should know by the film's packaging summary that this is going to be a perverse ride and BEWARE. Dogging this film is not fair considering other realms into sexual depravity such as From Hell and Eyes Wide Shut are just grandiose eye candy.
While experimenting with anesthetics, Dr. Jekyll accidentally inhales fumes from an altered drug. This unleashes not only ability to act out his inhibitions, ... Read More
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301392464
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 6301392469
Label: Virgin Video
Manufacturer: Virgin Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Virgin Video
Release Date: September 13, 1989
Running Time: 85 minutes
Sales Rank: 15071
Studio: Virgin Video
Theatrical Release Date: April 14, 1989