Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ... but it's told through Vines

Kids getting trampled, magic science potions and a lawyer who obviously has nothing better to do - that's right folks, it's Jekyll and Hyde!
Back in January, after my Frankenstein vid seemed to be doing well, I got the idea for two more 'Told Through Vines' videos. One being 'War of the Worlds' and the other being 'Jekyll and Hyde' and oh boy, you guys sure seemed excited about the Jekyll and Hyde one! Hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed making it!
In other news, as stated in the video I am now a University graduate (woohoo!) and have started a new job in my field. That said, my free time is gonna be pretty limited from now on, so I probably won't be making vids as frequently (at least, not at the frequency I made them whilst in quarantine). So yeah, I'm taking it easy for the near future, but I do want to keep making litterature-related stuff so stick around!
Also, fun fact - Hyde's design is partially inspired by 'Emo Peter Parker' in Spider-Man 3.
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Special thank to my good friend Manu for lending his voice for the intro narration!
Not only does he have an epic voice, but he also makes great music - check him out!
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And as always, thank you Max for your eagle eyes and secret Vines.
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[@BlueCat201X]

Let's be honest. Jekyll and Hyde is the *embodiment* of "the souls of the innocent - a bagel" meme.

[@mars-wi1iv]

and "what would you do if there was a child right in front of you"

[@nataliadams4361]

What do you want "The souls of the innocent" "A bagel" "No" "Two bagels"

[@SalanaWolfie]

Hyde is the crazy one right? I haven't read the books

[@avacadotoast5571]

@@SalanaWolfie Yeah. Hyde is basically Jekyll without morals

[@amandapedroso4728]

this.

[@cyanthrope]

I will NEVER recover from the first time I actually sat down and read the book and learned that "if he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek" is a DIRECT QUOTE

[@abbyw.2503]

Poole and Utterson: *banging on the door to Jekyll's lab* Hyde: GET THE F*CK OUTTA MY ROOM IM PLAYING MINECRAFT!!

[@user-gf6ct6uk8l]

OK😂😂😂😂

[@LocalGoop_Pile]

Minecraft, but if you die there you die in real life. And Hyde/Jekyll failed

[@Scrubjay457]

I think my favorite part of Jekyll and Hyde is that when you go in, already knowing the twist because of popular media, you just sit there, yelling at this lawyer to notice the obvious.

[@Kaylee-Bear]

Honestly, reading the book after learning the twist, I found myself still wondering where the story will lead.

[@loadeddice4696]

@@Kaylee-Bear It's still a really good story about addiction.

[@unlucky_idiot]

I know the twist because my damn teacher spoiled the twist befor we even start reading the book

[@noyz-anything]

what's even better is that pop culture doesn't carry over the fact that jekyll knowingly created hyde so even if you know the twist no you don't

[@Scrubjay457]

@@noyz-anything I also love that he knowingly created Hyde so he could indulge in his most depraved desires without consequences, which, this being Victorian Era, could range from him wearing a dress to swearing to murdering babies. It's very unclear just what Hyde is doing up until the murder but I always liked to imagine him uncovering the legs of tables and cackling to himself in unholy glee.

[@absolite6]

Utterson: You alright Jekyll? Jekyll: I'm fine ( _They ask you how you are and you just have to say that you're fine when your not really fine...._ )

[@lostleeches1103]

Me who has not read a single one of these books but watches anyways because of the art

[@thatweirdauthor7801]

You really should, they're all very very good

[@lostleeches1103]

@@thatweirdauthor7801 I have been thinking about it! I'll remind myself to check at least one of them next time I can go to the library :)

[@artzycreature]

I would also like to recommend, if you're interested, a Jekyll and Hyde Webcomic called "The Glass Scientists" by Sabrina Cotugno

[@lostleeches1103]

@@artzycreature ooo sounds interesting, I'll definitely check it out! (I Just finished reading the original Frankenstein and Jekyll and Hyde not too long ago!)

[@artzycreature]

@@lostleeches1103 You're definately in for a treat :3 The artist actually worked on Star vs the forces of evil, Gravity Falls, and Owl House! (And I'm actually still in the middle of reading the original book though I've alreasy know everything that is gonna happen xD)

[@discombobulated_viewer]

"Vvarx updated" Me: nice "It's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this time" Me, frantically clicking on video: IT'S MY BOYS!

[@dvoraturtlerider1126]

Saaaaaame

[@ivyinkwell1754]

Aren't we glad we live in a world where "The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde" was written?

[@possums154]

I really am

[@SDayle]

I'm more glad to live in a world where "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" was written. Sorry. Your use of the quotes made me do it. Couldn't resist. ;)

[@ivyinkwell1754]

@@SDayle Ay, it's fine! I've actually been regretting this comment for years but too lazy to edit it, so thank you for pointing it out!

[@Totallynotredtail]

The absolute gladdest a man could be! (I’m insane about this book)

[@kelstitch868]

Ah yes, flute playing from the nostrils, another one of Henry Jekyll’s deepest naive childhood shames that’s somehow even worse than amongst the other thousands of numerous no no’s society frowns upon that he’s buried into Hyde in order to keep up his own respectable reputation. Just add eating flowers onto the list of Hyde’s pastimes that was once a secret shame and there ya go! XD

[@Kayta-Linda]

Hyde probably *did* start by doing all of these small stupid things that are just kinda embarrassing, and eventually just got to the end of this bucket list and went out looking for more trouble to cause just out of sheer boredom.

[@canalmuerto9382]

@@Kayta-Linda imagine, Hyde eating dirt

[@Kayta-Linda]

@@canalmuerto9382 Imagining. It legit sounds like something he might've done at some point :D...

[@hellspawnstudios]

This is closer to the actual novel than _any_ of the movie or theater adaptations.

[@wandanemer2630]

ACTUALLY TRUE

[@cloudyloudly2404]

Because it was parts taken from the book.

[@miami_lolz]

Jekyll: is Hyde Utterson: *What kind of fuckery is this?*

[@thechristsknight7758]

Me: A mad scientist tried to make a Reddit Anon Potion but failed cuz he used the same "password" as his public Facebook...

[@limbokilligan7278]

Hyde stomping out the kid was absolutely golden. I was howling

[@ZoeyPruett]

He actually did that in the book, though. He trampled a little girl (but didn’t kill her) when she bumped into him accidentally on a cross-street.

[@limbokilligan7278]

@@ZoeyPruett that is true, I just always envisioned it as him barreling past/through her, causing her harm. I didn’t think of him actively stomping and jumping onto the child.

[@strawberrycheesecake5502]

Can I say, that your rendition of the character, though simple, is the most fitting? I'm freaking tired of people drawing these guys as hunks or pretty anime boys for no good reason. Really well done and super funny.

[@vvarx]

Strawberry cheesecake Aw, thank you! Yeah, I try to stick as close to book cannon as I can - it’s a fun challenge coming up with the designs!

[@andehuimatadamas5643]

I agree, it is said that they are at least on their 50's :)

[@ZoeyPruett]

My designs for the two take from both the book and the musical. They both have the same hair color and texture, but Jekyll normally keeps it pulled back in a ponytail because of not only the time period (they didn’t have very good hair care stuff back then) but also ✨lab safety✨, and his hair is near-shoulder length; meanwhile Hyde’s hair is longer, down, more unruly, and his bangs are longer. Jekyll is taller, and his back is straight; Hyde is shorter, and has a hunched physicality (much like in the book), also Hyde is a little bit bulkier. In the transformation, his (preferably Jekyll) eye color changes. Jekyll’s eyes are teal, while Hyde’s eyes are dark blue, but if he (Hyde)’s in a specific mood, there will be a hint of red in his eyes (that detail I added myself to add intrigue to the character(s)). Edit: Dang it. I forgot to tell you the hair color and texture. He/they is/are brunette(s), and (since curly hair was common in that time period and I currently can’t draw curls) they have wavy hair.

[@thedangancosplaysgames]

Me: *buys the book* Also me: *waches while reading the book drinking milk* Hyde: IM 5’1 AND A HALPH AND I WILL DESPTROY YOU Me:*spits out the milk I was drinking*

[@user-gf6ct6uk8l]

Mr. Hyde must be sensitive about his height....

[@thedangancosplaysgames]

@@user-gf6ct6uk8l yeah I think so lol though then again in book he’s meant to be shorter than Jekyll who is about 6’1 in book either by his deformity or from the potion itself, Hyde is in the range of 5 foot

[@user-gf6ct6uk8l]

Poor Hyde. I kind of feel sorry for him, he's so short

[@PsychesChances]

The mental breakdown one had me choking- Perfect, as always xD

[@todddempsey1277]

Hey am I the only one that noticed that Mr. Hyde’s design in this video is seemingly based off of Dan from Dan Vs. ?

[@capeschdraws9705]

*HAPPINESS NOISES* I'm a Jek/Hyde simp and I absolutely adore thissss.

[@ThatKidWhoGotBored]

No way not book Hyde right? Ur talking about any other adaptation RIGHT!? /hj

[@butterflywood]

This is so accurate to the book!!!!! Honestly, the author would appreciate this video.

[@JackAfton.]

0:52 had me absolutely dying of laughter. These are brilliant, also 10/10 depiction of Jekyll and Hyde those designs are perfect.

[@destinynoir2004]

Lol I died during the segment when Jekyll ran out of the salt. Good timing! That's was a good vine video.

[@LocalGoop_Pile]

I told my step dad about Hyde bludgeoning a man to death with a cane. He said "I guess yoh call him Raisning Canes" 💀

[@RA-uy9jp]

Me:*watches cause jeykll and hyde* Vvarx:*draws Hyde shorter then jeykll* Me:YASSSS

[@ThatWackyWaffle]

I KNOW! People always draw him taller because their logic apparently is “IF THEYRE EVIL THEYVE GOTTA BE TALL”

[@LocalGoop_Pile]

Which one did you watch. If it's the musical PLEASE tell me where you found it

[@Totallynotredtail]

@@ThatWackyWaffle in reality short people are some of the evilest you’ll ever meet (coming from a short person, we are evil)/j

[@ThatWackyWaffle]

@@Totallynotredtail lol!

[@starcxtcher]

2:55 I ACTUALLY HOWLED THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS; I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK (AND ITS MUSICAL ADAPTATION) FOR SO _FREAKING_ LONG

[@possums154]

Oh my gods you know the musical too????? HELL YEAH

[@raineteeth]

0:53 this is the most accurate description of this scene

[@LegendWeaver25]

Can you imagine a Dracula Told Through Vines vid like this? Cuz I’m imagining it, and it’s glorious

[@kyripiro224]

That'd be funny 😂

[@BritneyT.]

As someone who just started reading Dr. Jekyll I declare you a GENIUS and a TELEPATH Edit: that Hannah Montana vine was both perfect and completely bone chilling. Well done

[@vogonp4287]

I can't believe that this was Hyding from me.

[@uh8300]

Ba-dum-ching

[@Kaylee-Bear]

I love this. This is pure gold. Also, no matter what, nobody can make me hate Hyde's appearance. Bird? The cannon human form of Bill Cipher? A literal troglodyte from DND? Okay, i'd hate him if he looked like the second one, but STILL

[@Kayta-Linda]

Yeah, the second one is also when I stopped reading for a second to just go “come on, *really?”* :D…

[@Jean555]

"technically the problem would be gone" 0_0 that hit way harder that i think it should XD yet hilarious stuff ;) love me some dark humor!

[@butanetorch5386]

2:13 i came looking for copper... and i found GOLD

[@tenebraskull1818]

The fact that you went through the trouble of making an animatic and editing in the book quotes for this carefully crafted selection of well fitting vines, is amazing. You've created greatness. Here, have a bagel.

[@solsan9388]

2:42 is basically Utterson throughout the majority of the book

[@elizabethtippens9567]

This is the comedy police the video was too funny

[@vvarx]

'I'M NOT GOING BACK TO JAAAAIL!' Hahah, but thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@frostedfirefly]

WOOWOO fiNALLY Edit: How is everything you make consistently just absolutely god-tier,, this had me _wheezing_

[@lilbluridinghood6296]

I recently watch OSP's summary of this book and it made this make so much sense. Also this was hilarious!

[@user-rf1ni1lu7j]

Im coming back mostly for the 'i dont understand' part even until this moment in 2021....

[@loudsneezelady5132]

Utterson's little "I don't understand" was hilarious! Really cool video and the art was lovely. Congratulations on graduating!

[@vee667]

I can't watch it rn, I'm watching a movie with my parents but I already liked it and I already love it Edit: I just finished it and I loved every moment of it, every vine for all these videos seem to be hand picked and curated. Tested to make sure they are, in fact, the best of the best. Watching this video has watered my crops and fed my children. Truly a sign of a god out there

[@jacinpickledoge8545]

You've saved me from my 5 page book report!

[@juniperberryyyy]

That was perfect. Jekyll and Hyde is one of my favorite books, I loved this

[@variangst6167]

Oh my gosh! This is my favorite book and the entire thing made me smile! Thank you for you're hard work! I appreciate this greatly! You seriously have no idea how much I love this!

[@syd-ky6sb]

THE COWBOY BOOTS BAHAHAH OH YM GOD

[@kyripiro224]

Hyde: Listen here you little shi-

[@Kathylovesart]

I feel like I don’t even need to read the book now this is basically the entire story (Ima still read the book tho-)

[@cloudyloudly2404]

How was it?

[@arandomstartreknerd7261]

1:19 I love the hidden jokes.

[@acdsarc11]

That no impurities salt joke got me XD lol hahahha (i'd have emojis here but i'm using my computer)

[@echoblackkatva]

This is the best book report ever. 😂

[@sunflowers-in-tulips6705]

I am not that familliar with the story, but I loved how the vines were always followed by parts from the books xD Also congratulations on graduating and finding a job, thats awesome! :D

[@calebfoust9004]

That one dislike is Mr Hyde

[@henrygarcia39]

I remember reading the book when I was a kid and I was so surprised to find out how small Hyde was.

[@arcanelore3791]

Every second of this is unspeakably good. My favourite may be the comedy police one, the setup and delivery are excellent. I also really liked the touch with the kazoo one. Never encountered the "if I killed myself" vine, but it's perfect. Congrats on getting a job actually in your chosen field! I wish you the best of success.

[@mollybloxham5821]

Omg this is just too funny. I found your Frankenstein told through vines video just a couple days ago, and just found this in my suggested. I commented that I would be reading it in school next semester. Funnily enough, I will also be reading this book, and will be able to share not just one masterpiece but two! Your videos are such good representations of the books haha

[@vvarx]

Hahaha, thank you! Hope your fellow classmates enjoy!

[@pierrearonnaxstanaccount5576]

Holy crap all of this fit so well, like this is the adaptation I'll ever watch. The best of both worlds one got me especially xD Seriously, you're awesome- and take your time! Nobody's going anywhere :D

[@jazzcat1611]

I love the first backgrounds perspective and how it gets lighter the farther you go back, how long did that take?

[@vvarx]

Thank you so much! I also really like that shot. I used a lot of reference photos of Victorian-era London alleyways, so I think it took me maybe an hour or two? It's the same methode used by a lot of concept artists who do thumbnails - the closer the subject is to the 'camera', the darker it gets and its a really simple way to add dept to a drawing!

[@internetuser528]

reading Jekyll and Hyde was one of the most entertaining experiences of me life.

[@sonecznikwyborowy6760]

Oh my god, this is simply brilliant! J&H has been my favourite book for many years and I adore your adaptation, it's genuinely funny and it perfectly captures the plot. Great job!

[@arandomstartreknerd7261]

YESSSSSS!!!! THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH YOUR CONTENT!!!

[@eddietb7575]

I AM WHEEZING THIS IS. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

[@thatweirdauthor7801]

That first one had me in TEARS-.

[@tomikaiii]

This might just be my favorite video ever, it’s so clever and I they work soooo well!!

[@flamiaminu5536]

You're literally a gem in the fiels of literary appreciation. I've laughed so hard I almost snorted my lunch out of my nose, and it was spaghetti.

[@billuraral1870]

Utterson is the best grandma

[@bexthewitch87]

Jane Eyre as Told By Vines! Jane: "Saw you hanging out with Cathrone yesterday!" Rochester: "Rebecca, it's not what you think!" Jane: "I wont hesitate, bitch!"

[@absolite6]

I absolutely love this....🤣

[@itsterminal7153]

watched this first, later left to read the book and came back to rewatch and enjoyed it 10x more somehow

[@fireflyer97]

Treasure island would be a good next step.

[@MouseofMischief]

I am so glad that this fandom isn't dead, and even better, have a good sense of humour and talent!

[@probablygoblins3064]

Gorgeous! That intro is amazing, my dude

[@jocelynballiet3084]

I have watched this so many times oh my lord

[@beyoncealways2911]

I genuinely adore this and it’s perfect in every sense of the word

[@chteretreeart]

Beautiful how is this not in a museum

[@TyrantVirus3]

I literally just finished this book 5 minutes ago and these are flawlessly accurate

[@ChupacabraRex]

As someone who also just finished the book, I agree.

[@parasol.p]

I literally JUST finished reading it the other day, I'm so happy at this

[@stumpy1012]

Here's a golden opportunity: Don Quixote

[@pallasnelli1091]

Heck yeah!!!! Jekyll and Hyde!

[@pallasnelli1091]

Embarrassed to admit this is the first one of these I’ve actually read 😂

[@achronicallive]

"Hey there Hyde what do you have?" "A KNIFE!" "NO-"

[@KingNazaru]

If you’re looking for more classic horror to parody, you could do Dracula or Phantom of the Opera. Or if you can handle it, try doing Lovecraft’s works like Call of Cthulhu or Nyarlathotep.

[@milktrician]

great vid as always! congrats on graduating and the new job!

[@vvarx]

Aw, thank you kindly!

[@micha-louisestannard6477]

THE LORD HAVE HEARD OUR PRAYS

[@annastraea]

Idk what Jekyll and Hyde is but I’ve heard of it and now I want to read it so bad

[@martinaromerov.1342]

I can't love this any more GOSH

[@kurkkupastillitjalammintee]

This is the best thing I have seen today. Maybe the best thing I've seen this month. Beautiful. 10/5.

[@jurassickaiju14]

3:38 Probably the most appropriate initial reaction to what went down. :) Dare I ask for one of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

[@veryweirdbunny8303]

Now I want a Tell Tale Heart told through vines

[@ChupacabraRex]

That story is very short but very good.

[@liamattivissimo6288]

Congrats on graduating and delighting us with this amazing content XD

[@vvarx]

Aw, you're very kind, thanks!

[@azuleth6352]

Utterson is just *chef kiss *

[@thetherrannative]

Just finished the book. This is literally it. This is the whole story.

[@clxud9776]

we're actually reading the book slowly and watching as one by one these clips become 1000% funnier and make the scenes impossible to take too serious. been thinking about the 'how tall are you' one nonstop especially,, just. it be livin in our head rent free!! ty for this.

[@thescienceof_deduction9828]

I had my notifications turned off, so I'm late! ;-; Edit: I am halfway through and this perfectly captures the vibes of the novel. Hyde hates everyone. Utterson is done. Edit 2, the final edit: The ending made me laugh really loud (I was not expecting it) and I woke everyone up. Congratulations on graduating! Good Luck in the future and have a nice day!

[@SevenQs]

Hell yeah, I love these!

[@viviansmiley2]

If you ever hope to consider making these again, I'd definitely recommend Pride and Prejudice.

[@CallmeOzymandias]

Finally, I can fully appreciate this. (But seriously the book's really good.)

[@thatfunnycripple]

IT’S MY BOYSSSSS YES YES

[@michelepresley3496]

yeS IT’S FINALLY HERE!

[@amieperkins4933]

AH THE FANDOM IS STILL ALIVE

[@iscremintothevoid]

Beautiful. Perfect. Immaculate in every way

[@mysticdeparture9963]

YESSSSSS I LOVE THISSSS SO MUCH

[@dakota9223]

Y e s this is gonna g r e a t

[@carythacker6610]

Why did I need this as much as I did

[@Carffae]

I am in tears this is GREAT

[@Nightfire613]

When/if you ever make another one of these, may I recommend Don Quixote? I know it’s quite a bit older than you usual fare, but that book is so memeable, Don Quixote is the original Florida Man.

[@susieboo22]

The fucking kazoo made me choke on my drink laughing.

[@RJLupin-xl6yf]

Am I… cultured? This is awesome man!!!