Drama,Thriller,Horror
United States of America
Mary Reilly is a 1996 American horror film directed by Stephen Frears and starring Julia Roberts as the titular character, a housemaid who works for Dr. Henry Jekyll (played by John Malkovich) and becomes intrigued by his darkly mysterious counterpart, Edward Hyde.
The film is based on the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, but tells the story from the perspective of Mary Reilly. The film explores the relationship between Jekyll and Reilly, who becomes infatuated with her master.
As the story progresses, Jekyll becomes increasingly unstable and Reilly becomes more drawn to the elusive and dangerous Mr. Hyde, who becomes a frequent visitor to the house. Jekyll's experiments and attempts to control his alter ego lead to deadly consequences, and Reilly must navigate her own feelings for both men while trying to survive in this unsettling environment.
The film received mixed reviews upon release, with criticism focused on the slow pace and lack of suspense. Despite this, the performances of Roberts and Malkovich were widely praised, as was the film's atmospheric score and cinematography.
