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I, Monster (Original title)
Dates: 1971 (Copyright), 19 October 1970 (Production)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Stephen Weeks

Synopsis: 1906: Dr. Charles Marlowe has discovered a drug to relieve inhibitions, and decides to experiment with the drug on himself. Under its effects he becomes a voraciously sadistic thug and commits a murder.

Genres:
Horror, Science Fiction

Subject:
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (novel)
Releases
Date: 1971Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 75 mins Length: 6766 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (26)
©/Production Company: Amicus Productions, Made in association with: British Lion Films, Produced by: Max J. Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky, Production Manager: Teresa Bolland, 1st Assistant Director: Al Burgess, Continuity: Phyllis Townshend, Casting Director: Ronnie Curtis, Screenplay by: Milton Subotsky, Based on a story by: Robert Louis Stevenson, Director of Photography: Moray Grant, Camera Operator: Robert Kindred, Editor: Peter Tanner, Art Director: Tony Curtis, Set Dresser: Peter Young, Wardrobe: Bridget Sellers, Make-up: Harry Frampton, [Make-up]: Peter Frampton, Hairdresser: Joyce James, Titles: General Screen Enterprises, Music by: Carl Davis, Sound Mixer: Buster Ambler, Dubbing Mixer: Nolan Roberts, Sound Editor: Michael Redbourn, Produced at: Shepperton Studios
Cast (15)
Christopher Lee (Dr Charles Marlowe/Edward Blake), Peter Cushing (Frederick Utterson), Mike Raven (Enfield), Richard Hurndall (Lanyon), George Merritt (Poole), Kenneth J. Warren (Deane), Susan Jameson (Diane Thomas), Marjie Lawrence (Annie), Aimee Delamain (landlady), Michael Des Barres (boy in alley), Malcolm Douglas, Chloe Franks, Tony Parkin ([uncredited]), Lesley Judd ([woman in alley]), Ian McCulloch ([man in public house])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (5)
In: Sight and Sound v15 n2 February 2005  Page: 85
Title: I, MonsterAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v2 n4 Summer 1973  Pages: Summer 16-17
Title: [Cinefantastique - v2 n4 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v39 n459 April 1972  Page: 85
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v39 n459 April 1972: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v38 n455 December 1971  Page: 241
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v38 n455 December 1971: no known title]Language: English

In: Today's Cinema n9847 13 Oct 1970  Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9847 13 Oct 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing and horror cinema: a filmography of their 22 collaborations
Author: MILLER, Mark A  Pages: v-ix. 437p.
Description: HORROR OF DRACULA pp.71-95 The HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES pp.96-113 The MUMMY pp.113-128 The GORGON pp.129-144 DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS pp.145-159 SHE (1965) pp.160-175 The SKULL pp. 176-188 ISLAND OF THE BURNING DAMNED pp.189-205 The HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD pp.227-249 I, MONSTER pp.250-267 DRACULA A.D. 1972 pp.267-284 HORROR EXPRESS pp.285-297 The CREEPING FLESH pp.298-314 NOTHING BUT THE NIGHT pp.315-329 The SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA pp.330-345 ARABIAN ADVENTURE pp.346-356 HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS pp.357-369


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Video materials(3)
Description: 1-inch (unspecified)BFI identifier: C-1458619
Status: On loan - Restricted access to videotape on loan to BFI


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 77.02 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1458630
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376409
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6672 FeetStock date: 1975BFI identifier: C-83487
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7209 FeetBFI identifier: C-83493
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film