Edge of Sanity (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1989, Edge of Sanity is a thriller and horror film directed by Gérard Kikoïne, running about 91 minutes. “Beware the beast within!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his experiments into a powerful new anesthetic go hideously awry, respected physician Dr. Jekyll transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As his wife Elisabeth passes her time in charitable work, rehabilitating the district's fallen women, Hyde is drawn into an escalating cycle of lust and murder that seems to know no bounds.
Who’s in it. Edge of Sanity stars Anthony Perkins as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Jack "The Ripper" Hyde, Glynis Barber as Elisabeth Jekyll, Sarah Maur Thorp as Susannah and David Lodge as Underwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Edge of Sanity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of Sanity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edge of Sanity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edge of Sanity (1989)?
- In US, Edge of Sanity is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edge of Sanity worth watching?
- Edge of Sanity holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edge of Sanity?
- Edge of Sanity stars Anthony Perkins, Glynis Barber, Sarah Maur Thorp, David Lodge and Ben Cole.
- When was Edge of Sanity released?
- Edge of Sanity was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.