
Mary Reilly
The untold story of Jekyll and Hyde
Directed by Stephen Frears
Produced by NFH Films, TriStar Pictures
A gothic retelling of Jekyll and Hyde from a servant's perspective, blending period romance with psychological horror and moral ambiguity.
A housemaid falls in love with Dr. Jekyll and his darkly mysterious counterpart, Mr. Hyde.
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Is Mary Reilly sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Mary Reilly end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Mary Reilly scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Mary Reilly violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Mary Reilly easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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