---
title: "Edge of Sanity"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/edge-of-sanity-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 91683
imdb_id: "tt0097263"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 67
content_rating: "R"
---

# Edge of Sanity (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/edge-of-sanity-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Edge of Sanity is a 1989 slasher film directed by Gérard Kikoïne and starring Anthony Perkins. The movie blends elements of the 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson with the historical Jack the Ripper case. The plot follows a respected physician named Dr. Jekyll whose experiments with a powerful new anesthetic and cocaine go hideously awry. These reckless actions result in his transformation into the monstrous Jack Hyde. While Jekyll’s wife, Elisabeth, spends her time performing charitable work to rehabilitate fallen women in the district, Hyde begins prowling the nights in London. He frequents opium dens and whorehouses, engaging in an escalating cycle of lust and murder. As Hyde evades the police, he spirals further into madness. The film features a cast that includes Glynis Barber, Sarah Maur Ward, and David Lodge. It was released in the United States on April 14, 1989, and is categorized within the horror and thriller genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gérard Kikoïne
- **Networks / Studios**: Allied Vision, Hungarofilm, Allied Cine Group Pic II

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony Perkins** as *Dr. Henry Jekyll / Jack "The Ripper" Hyde*
- **Glynis Barber** as *Elisabeth Jekyll*
- **Sarah Maur Thorp** as *Susannah*
- **David Lodge** as *Underwood*
- **Ben Cole** as *Johnny*
- **Ray Jewers** as *Newcomen*
- **Jill Melford** as *Flora*
- **Lisa Davis** as *Maria*
- **Noel Coleman** as *Egglestone*
- **Briony McRoberts** as *Ann Underwood*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Edge of Sanity online?
Edge of Sanity is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Edge of Sanity worth watching?
Edge of Sanity holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 67 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Edge of Sanity and when was it released?
Edge of Sanity is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Edge of Sanity?
Edge of Sanity was directed by Gérard Kikoïne.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Edge of Sanity — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91683)
- [Edge of Sanity (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Sanity_(film))
- [Edge of Sanity (1989) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91683-edge-of-sanity/cast)
- [Edge of Sanity (1989) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097263/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*