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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

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Policemen Slim (Bud Abbott) and Tubby (Lou Costello) go to London and meet a doctor (Boris Karloff) and his evil alter ego.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Stiff comedy. Rated: C+ Apr 19, 2016 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Surely, this isn't the best of Abbott and Costello, as they've been so much funnier in the past. Nov 2, 2014 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 17, 2005 Full Review Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan Bud and Lou meet another monster for infrequent laughs. Rated: 3/5 Jan 3, 2005 Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Rated: 1/5 Feb 6, 2004 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Rated: 4/5 Jan 23, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew L The second best of The Abbott and Costello Meet The Monster films. Although it isn't on the same level as MEET FRANKENSTEIN, it is better than MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN and far superior to MEET THE MUMMY. Abbott, Costello, and Karloff (as Dr. Jekyll) are a winning trio. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 17 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review Chris M One of their best films. It's a very funny and well written. But horror comedy needs to be a balance between horror and comedy. "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" had the balance perfectly. This one leans harder on comedy. Which still makes it good. But the balance is a tad off. Plus the Hyde make up is pretty week. But it's still a great movie worth checking out. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/23 Full Review Tim N Probably the weakest in the Abbott and Costello monster movies, but still worth a watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/22 Full Review Audience Member This 1953 horror comedy is not terrible, but at the same time it's not all that good. The legendary Bud Abbot and Lou Costello do their best in this film as they usually do. As always they have great chemistry on screen. Bud Abbot's clever jokes and one liners help carry this movie. The late Boris Karloff is terrific as usual. The supporting cast is good. Not terrific, but good. While I was not bored by this movie I just think it was rather dull at times. Also, it's basic plot is very predictable. Bud and Lou tell their superiors in the London police force that they know Dr. Henry Jekyll is also the mysterious "monster" killing innocent people. At first nobody believes them and they are laughed at and insulted. Then something happens which proves they were right all along and they are vindicated. Nothing we have not seen before. if you are a fan of the classic comedy team I recommend you see it. However they have done better in this horror comedy genre, specifically "Hold That Ghost" which I think is a much better film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review steve d Not one of the best in the series but still a blast. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Policemen Slim (Bud Abbott) and Tubby (Lou Costello) go to London and meet a doctor (Boris Karloff) and his evil alter ego.
Director
Charles Lamont
Producer
Howard Christie
Screenwriter
Lee Loeb, John Grant
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 17, 2018
Runtime
1h 17m