#Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

[goryhorroor]

“there are several reasons why the horror genre declined – in both quality and popularity – at the tail end of the 1930s & into the 40s. firstly, the narrative conventions became so well established that they appeared formulaic and predictable, especially when the same-old same-old monsters were put into rotation time and time again. then, political strife curtailed a lot of european filmmaking. thirdly, movies with supernatural, violent, science fiction or fantasy elements became a target for literal-minded censors, who were concerned that the masses might believe or, still worse, imitate the horrors they witnessed on the silver screen.”

[fanofspooky]

Scream King - Boris Karloff

[colorhollywood]

Boris Karloff in different decades:

1929 with Viola Dana (Two Sisters)

1931 in Frankenstein

1945 in The Body Snatcher

1953 in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

1963 with Peter Lorre and Vincent Price (The Raven)

[weirdlookindog]

Boris Karloff in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

[schlock-luster-video]

Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is starting in half an hour on Svengoolie, in case anyone's interested!

Here's some new Mr. Hyde art to mark the occason!

[sebby1986]

I would be lying if I said I was surprised they used this porn-ass looking angle WHILE HE WAS UNDRESSING.

[theheadlessgroom]

@beatingheart-bride

"I felt like I had sworn in front of a princess!" Randall admitted with a shy laugh, the rest of his family laughing along as he rubbed the back of his neck: Though he would freely admit he could cuss a blue streak with the best of 'em, he tried to keep his mouth clean in public, and certainly keep it extra-clean in the presence of an upper-class young woman like Emily. Needless to say, his failing to do so absolutely mortified him in the moment, though he could certainly laugh about it now.

"I, uh...I didn't want to sound like I had no manners," he continued sheepishly, adding, "It, uh...it did take a while for her to convince me that she wasn't offended by my cursing-I felt awful, I really did, in the moment, though, I felt like it made it seem like I was born in a barn..."

"Awww, reminds me of when August and I first started getting to know each other," Josephine giggled amusedly, seeing a lot of similarities between her husband and grandson in the moment as she went on to explain just how nervous her future spouse was in the early days, very flustered being around such a confident, forward, and scantily clad woman (which quite flattered her, honestly).

"I used to have him over for coffee after performances, and bless his heart, he was so nervous-the only thing louder than his racing heartbeat was the way his cup used to clatter against his saucer! Well, one day, he got so wound up that he dropped his cup and spilled coffee all over the rug (which didn't bother me much; if anything, the coffee stain made that cheap ol' thing look better), and between his very rapid-fire apologies, I could hear him cursing under his breath, and that only made him apologize even more!"

"I'm not usually one for vulgarity," August admitted bashfully. "But I was just so frustrated and embarrassed by my inability to sit still that it just...slipped out, and I felt awful, just awful, swearing in the presence of a lady!"

Most people wouldn't bat an eye at swearing around someone in her profession, but he was a consummate gentleman to everyone he met, and so he didn't think twice about apologizing to her (even though, as she told him, she'd heard worse).

[frankentyner]

[contentabnormal]

Eddie Parker as Mr. Hyde in Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Watercolors on Paper, 8.5" x 11", 2024

By Josh Ryals

[smashupmashups]

As October was on the way, I figured I'd post my series of fanmade cover art of the rest of the Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters film series.

All the 4K front covers were made on September 18 while the Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Blu-ray front cover was made on August 5. Meanwhile with the back covers, for this, I went with making 'em reminiscent to the old VHS back covers.

[felixir]

Watching Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde only to realize that Dr. Jekyll is a literal creep. "I've loved you ever since you were a child" like BRUH 💀 you RAISED her, didn't you!?

[ronmerchant]

Eddie Parker- -ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1953)

[weirdlookindog]

Boris Karloff and Eddie Parker in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

[ilovedamsels1962]

Helen Westcott and Boris Karloff for Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

[chronivore]

Milicent Patrick was an extraordinarily talented makeup artist and special effects designer whose contributions to classic Hollywood monster movies remain groundbreaking, despite her name being left off the credits. She is best known for designing the iconic "Gill Man" from Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954), a film that helped cement the creature feature genre as a staple of horror cinema. Patrick was the first and, to this day, the only woman to design a monster in Hollywood's golden age, but her work was overshadowed due to the industry's gender biases and the lack of recognition for her significant contributions. Her work on the film is still celebrated today as one of the finest examples of creature design, making Gill Man a legendary figure in the horror genre.

In addition to her groundbreaking work on Creature From the Black Lagoon, Milicent Patrick also contributed to other classic films, including This Island Earth (1955) and Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1956). Her artistry was a key element in bringing to life the monsters and creatures that became central to 1950s science fiction and horror films. Patrick's role was often uncredited, and her designs were typically overshadowed by the more public-facing figures in the industry. Her legacy, however, has seen a resurgence over the years, with growing recognition of her pivotal role in shaping the visual language of horror and sci-fi cinema.

Despite the challenges she faced in her career, Milicent Patrick's work has left an indelible mark on the history of film. Today, she is celebrated as a pioneering woman in a male-dominated field, with her contributions continuing to influence filmmakers and makeup artists. Her story is a testament to the importance of recognizing the contributions of those who have been overlooked, and her iconic work on Creature From the Black Lagoon remains a defining achievement in the history of cinematic monsters.

[thenightling]

One thing that surprised me and I actually like about Abbott and Costello meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is most of the characters in the movie actually pronounce the name correctly. Most people don't know that Robert Louis Stevenson wanted the name Jekyll to be pronounced as Jay-kul.