Isabelle Cagnat, a French actress, brings a distinct flair to the screen with her role in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne (1981). Known for her captivating presence, she embodies the complex interplay of duality in this adaptation of the classic tale. Her performance adds depth to the film's exploration of identity and morality, making her a noteworthy figure in the realm of cult cinema. Cagnat's contributions to this genre reflect the vibrant and often provocative nature of French exploitation films.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne
Dr. Henry Jekyll (Udo Kier), where the doctor is being feted before his engagement to the austere Miss Fanny Osborne (Marina Pierro). The guests, who are various dignitaries and officials, then arrive. After a meal, the doctor is summoned to his laboratory to get his will. He returns to the living room when a scream is heard where one of his guests has been discovered to have been raped and murdered. Henry Jekyll transforms to his alter ego, Mr. Hyde (Gérard Zalcberg), by taking a bath filled with a chemical cocktail. He emerges physically transformed. His alter ego has none of the restrictions of morality, and he proceeds to rape and torture various guests. Eventually Fanny witnesses one such transformation. She leaps into the bath to be transformed as well. The two transformed leave the house and in a carriage they depart, undertaking blood letting of each other and engaging in love making.
