The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical

I was truly inspired by this musical. The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Rock and Roll Musical is a small independent film that has a great story and wonderful music. It's not to often you see a rock and roll musical with such great musical talent. I understand this film was shot on a very low budget and on weekends. I think any independent film maker would enjoy seeing this film. The songs are great. I was wondering if there is CD with the music? Does anybody have it. It is great stuff. I hope this film is seen by a large audience. It's just great fun! Can't wait to see Bernhoft again. I hope he has something coming out soon! Maybe another horror musical?

If you like THIS....

....you REALLY should check out 1973's "Phantom Of The Paradise" with songs by Paul Williams(!) and directed by Brian De Palma! It predates Rocky Horror, and I actually like it better! Amongst all the great scenes: a trio of performers who sing in a completely different, flavor of the week style every time they take the stage. This includes a Sha Na Na like group, a Beach Boys group, and a musical number that's parodying Alice Cooper - which everyone leaps to the wrong conclusion of being Kiss, without doing the math....

It's Phantom Of The Opera meets Faust meets Picture Of Dorian Gray meets Rock And Roll! A bit dated now a somewhat cheesy even then, it still successfully combines black comedy, romance, Gothic horror, drama, and rock and roll musicals into a package that helped pave the way for BOTH Williams and De Palma's future work, which would immediately follow.

And hey, LEEMAN52 - the 'Alice Cooper Show' ISN'T professional?!? Why in hell's name would he be so emulated then?

"The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical" is a bad film despite the mostly very, very favorable reviews. Technically, it's very cheap looking--with a direct to video look as well as scenes that just make no sense and seem to have no reason to be in the film (such as the guy working out and singing about Henry). The songs, while not as horrible as those in "The Apple" (one of the worst musicals ever), aren't good. They seem like they were made by a very talent semi-professional and are, at times, tolerable. As for the acting, sets, story, etc., it all looks very much like a good local community theater presentation--but no better. So, when you see all the very, very glowing reviews, I can't help but wonder if they saw the same cheap film I saw or if they were family members of the film makers. Sure, the folks making it may have had great intentions and energy--but it comes off as a production by folks who just aren't good enough or ready for the big time. And, sadly, it all seemed pretty dull and must I agree with the reviewer who says it's unwatchable. I sure couldn't finish it--and I finish darn near everything!

I'll have to admit that when I watched this film for the first time I was a bit surprised to find myself in a theater watching a musical. But even more surprising to me was the films level of entertainment. Musicals in general tend to bore me, but recently films like Chicago, and Moulin Rouge, have worked their ways into my DVD collection, and THE JEKYLL AND HYDE ROCK 'N ROLL MUSICAL is no exception. I love the campy feel of this movie and it's true roots to "B" movie making. So I wouldn't doubt if later I find myself trying to replace my borrowed copy. I just think that it's great to see that there's still filmmakers here in LA who dare to make "B" films on purpose and with no apology.

Dalton Toledo / FilmMaker

Take a great classical story, superb music, beautiful women and talented acting, throw in some Rock N' Roll excitement, and you have the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical! This is a fun and entertaining movie!