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A bawdy Italian parody where sex appeal faces off against Dr. Jekyll’s wicked side.

DR. JEKYLL LIKES THEM HOT

1979 · 1h 47m · NR · Comedy / Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A lusty young woman decides to use her sexual powers to "tame" the evil and murderous Dr. Jekyll.

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The only Jekyll who might prefer a toga party to a test tube.

Programmer's Pick

If you thought the Jekyll and Hyde story needed more bedroom farce, you’re in the right mortuary. Edwige Fenech brings her signature sex comedy chops to an Italian parody that slips between slapstick and saucy, with a villainous Paolo Villaggio in dual roles and a script that’s as wild as Dr. Jekyll’s experiments.

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Quick Answer
What is Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot about?

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot is a 1979 Italian comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Steno about a lusty young woman who uses her sexual powers to tame the evil and murderous Dr. Jekyll.

Details & Specs
Director
Steno
Writers
Castellano, Robert Louis Stevenson, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Steno, Giovanni Manganelli, Pipolo
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot, Al doctor Jeckyll le gustan calientes, Doctor Jekyll y su amable esposa, Dottor Jekyll e gentile signora, Original title: Dottor Jekyll e gentile signora

Synopsis

A lusty young woman decides to use her sexual powers to “tame” the evil and murderous Dr. Jekyll. Actress Edwige Fenech and the Italians made A LOT of screwball sex comedies in the 70’s. Generally though, they were more successful(internationally, at least) at bedroom farce-type stuff as opposed to parodies like this. To be fair though, the English-language version of this is saddled with bad dubbing, horrid music (which may or may not have been in the Italian-language version), and an inappropriate English-title, “Dr.Jeckyl Likes ’em Hot”, which suggests a much more sex-saturated movie. Still, as European horror movie parodies go this is not as good as Lucio Fulci’s “Young Dracula”, it’s about the same as Armando Crispino’s “Frankenstein All”Italia”, but it’s significantly better than “Dracula Blows his Cool”.

Why Cult

Italian Screwball Sex Comedy

This film blends slapstick, dark comedy, and the 70s Italian sex comedy tradition, with Edwige Fenech leading the charge.

Jekyll & Hyde Parody

A comic riff on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, reimagined with sex appeal and madcap Italian humor.

Paolo Villaggio in Dual Role

Comedy icon Paolo Villaggio tackles both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, delivering broad physical humor and over-the-top antics.

Edwige Fenech Sex Symbol

Edwige Fenech brings her signature allure to the film, using her wiles as a weapon against villainy.

Questions from the Vault

What is Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot about? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot follows a young woman who uses her sexual powers to try to tame the evil and murderous Dr. Jekyll, blending parody, comedy, and classic horror elements.

When was Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot released? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot was released in 1979.

Who directed Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot was directed by Steno.

How long is Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot has a runtime of 107 minutes.

What genre is Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot is a comedy, horror, and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot? +

Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot is available for streaming on SassyFlix.

Themes & Keywords

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