What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories
Robert Louis Stevenson · Book · 2024
If you loved Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, start with Mary Reilly (Stephen Frears, 1996) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories across media.
If you were captivated by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, you will find these narratives exploring the terrifying consequences of split identities and unchecked moral decay.
Films on the same thread
The Invisible Man
James Whale · Film · 1933
Explores: Scientific Hubris, Loss of Identity, Dangers of Experimentation.
Much like the protagonist in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, Jack Griffin suffers from the psychological erosion caused by scientific hubris and the loss of his own identity.
Mary Reilly
Stephen Frears · Film · 1996
Shares 3 threads with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: repression, Gothic Horror, Victorian Horror.
This film provides a unique perspective on the duality of man found in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories by focusing on the domestic repression surrounding the doctor's transformation.
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: Gothic Horror.
This story echoes the cautionary themes of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, illustrating how the arrogance of a scientist can lead to a tragic, uncontrollable creation.
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat · Film · 2024
Explores: Identity Crisis, Obsession, Body Image.
Fans of the transformative addiction depicted in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories will recognize the same destructive pursuit of a secondary, idealized self through a dangerous, illicit substance.
Series on the same thread
Penny Dreadful
John Logan · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: Identity.
This series captures the atmospheric Victorian dread of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, gathering iconic figures to explore themes of moral ambiguity and the darkness of human nature.
Dexter
James Manos Jr. · Series · 2006
Shares a thread with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: Psychological Thriller.
Dexter Morgan mirrors the central conflict of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories by living a double life that forces him to navigate his own internal moral corruption.
Dexter: Resurrection
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: Identity, Psychological Thriller.
Picking up where the internal struggle of the double life left off, this series examines the lingering consequences of past sins in a way that recalls the finality of Jekyll's fate.
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
Explores: Orphan Protagonist, Moral Ambiguity, Interdimensional Travel.
The intricate moral ambiguity and the clash between science and hidden truths will resonate with readers who enjoyed the complex, philosophical underpinnings of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dr. Insanity
Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories: Psychological Thriller.
These stories tap into the same fascination with the macabre and psychological thrillers that made Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories a staple of the horror genre.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold narratives, institutional corruption, societal taboos.
For those interested in the societal taboos and institutional corruption that lurk beneath the surface in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories, this podcast reveals the dark reality of history.
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Common questions
What stories are included in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories?
Beyond the central narrative regarding the doctor who transforms into an evil persona, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories features two additional works by Robert Louis Stevenson. These stories are titled The Body Snatcher and The Bottle Imp.
Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories a single novel?
No, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories is a collection published in 2024. It contains the primary story of the doctor and his transformation into a killer alongside two other distinct short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Does Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories contain stories other than the main title?
Yes, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories includes supplemental content beyond the main narrative. Readers will find The Body Snatcher and The Bottle Imp included within this 2024 volume alongside the story of the doctor and his secret identity.
What is the plot of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories?
The main story in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories follows a respected London doctor who creates a formula to transform into an evil, ugly person. This alter ego stalks the streets at night committing murders, and his friends discover the truth too late.