Novocaine [Jekyll and Hyde]

Disclaimer: This is based on my own re-imagining of the Jekyll and Hyde story that's halfway between the book and the musical so it is not 100% accurate to either :D
I had two separate art-based crises making this so that's fun :]
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Made with:
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[@karlapablo7233]

I love how Jekyll's eyes become yellow when he transforms. The concept of yellow eyes is something used in gothic literature to represent the uncanny and the unnatural, and so, many classical monsters share this particular feature. I just think it's great to see Mr. Hyde having it too.

[@unfortunatlyFallen]

love this but yellow was probably used because it stood out against black

[@nazarwardzyk3021]

Oh no he's getting norted!

[@ArcherGhost]

OMG FACELESS HYDE IS SUCH A COOL CONCEPT/DESIGN!! Not only is it accurate to the books because Hyde isn't given a clear description but it also adds a non human Eldritch vibe to him which honestly makes him more terrifying

[@jamesanimations4885]

I like how Hyde is a literal mask as well as a metaphorical one

[@prusin-senpai6013]

Shouldn’t it be the other way around tho? 🤔 originally Hyde represented the real, repressed nature of Jeckyll

[@jamesanimations4885]

@@prusin-senpai6013 now that i think about it Hyde is a mask for jeckyll because it allows him to do whatever he wants with a mask and jeckyll is mask for Hyde because it allows him to hide from his crimes

[@KLQDraws]

I give him the “mask” or cloud or that uh thing cause he’s canonically described as being unable to be described. So it’s more of like a clouded appearance if that makes sense? Indescribable but you can tell his expression still

[@prusin-senpai6013]

@@KLQDraws Yea that makes sense :D I just didn't agree with calling it a mask that's all

[@echo_the_oread]

In the book it’s explained as “not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why. He must be deformed somewhere; he gives a strong feeling of deformity, although I couldn't specify the point.” I thought cloudy look was a genius way to get that across visually, so kudos to the animator!

[@Snorlax-]

OMG FINALLY SOMEONE MADE AN ANIMATIC BASED OFF THE JEKYLL AND HYDE BOOK HELL YES

[@oddelf7988]

Ahh!! fantastic! the distortion around hyde’s face is such a clever way to get around the nondescript uncanniness he has in the book. i also adore the scene where hyde absolutely destroying that guy (who i can never remember the name of) and jekyll is just kind of there watching his own actions numbly because he’s not going to stop indulging even though he knows it’s not good for him and that he will have to scramble to clean it up later. just wonderful visuals- also great song choice tbh :))

[@LocalGoop_Pile]

I think the first man he killed was sir Danvers, but I may be wrong

[@Reapergrimm15]

Oh my god this is so good, the timing, the cinematography, the depiction of the differences between Jekyll and Hyde, the eVRYTHING??? Favorite animatic of anything ever. You win my dude.

[@mariylle_9166]

I haven't learned anything from Jekyll because I NEED this injected unto MY VEINS

[@tart-miano]

OH MY GOOOOOOD I LOVE THIS 😭 as much as I enjoy the interpretations where j&h are two separate people sharing a body, I also love the ones where the focus is more on the addiction metaphors, how Hyde is just jekyll without inhibitions, and how he can't stop himself from being Hyde because he can't feel normal without the potion, which you nailed in this animatic! And it's very cool that this a mesh of the original Strange Case and the musical (Lanyon got done dirty by not being in the musical smh)

[@fionashampine4134]

I'm gonna go on a bit of a rant because I really love this animatic and I have a lot of feelings. First of all, I love the smoke effect over the face for Hyde, especially when the smoke breaks and you can see Jekyll's face beneath. I think it really shows that in the end, it's just Jekyll. Hyde is simply a mask. Second, I really like the scene where Hyde is beating up Carew and is crying while smiling, because to me it shows that even being Hyde hasn't made Jekyll happy. Maybe it helped for a little while, but it hasn't really changed anything. He's still miserable. And now! Now there are lots of consequences to his actions that he can't run away from! I have a lot of feelings about this book, if you can't tell. ^^" Anyway, I think you did a really good job!!!!

[@MouseofMischief]

This is one of my favourite animatics in the Jekyll and Hyde fandom. I love how you made a mash up of the book and the musical in a way that goes really nicely together, both literally and figuratively. The movement of the characters, the character's design, your art style, it's all amazing

[@duckvenger3628]

This is amazing!! Hyde's distortion face will always be a design choice that I adore. And goodness, you can really feel the character's emotions with each expression. 10/10 mate!

[@user-sw9tp9zh9q]

I swear this is my fav Jekyll and Hyde animatic, its just so fucking amazing i cant(i've spent hours crying over this everytime i watch it)

[@Galissia_]

KLQ I WANT TO PUT THIS IN MY MOUTH IN THE MOST AFFECTIONATE WAY POSSIBLE OH MY GOD I'm so glad I'm not the only one who drew a connection between this song and J&H its such a them song

[@penelopelester5083]

I have watched this over and over and over because I'm obsessing over the art, seeing the story in this animatic, it's just so amazing!

[@akirahyrule2157]

I love this! This is one of my favourite reimaginings of the story. I love the way you portrayed Hyde's uncanniness and how, at certain times, Jekyll breaks through. And I love your versions of the characters, and how you use colour symbolism. If you ever wrote a fanfiction version/summary of this, I would absolutely read it. I especially like how Lanyon doesn't just up and die, as well.

[@kittypeanut4102]

Awesome animatic for an awesome book

[@jekkiefan]

THIS IS SO GOOD! HOw have I not seen this sooner!!?!? I'm going to make all my friends watch this, thank you!!!

[@thunderscore7088]

I ADORE THIS IT‘S SO ACCURATE AND JUST LOVELY (I’m also sobbing)

[@wafflewing5342]

Ive never read the book or seen the movie but I now understand it perfectly lolll Very nice visual storytelling!! :D AMAZING

[@angelajaime5155]

I love that you included all the other less popular character from the book!

[@arteiis]

YOU KILLED IT WITH THIS ONE I cannot express how much I absolutely adore this animatic! with this piece right here you single-handedly inspired me to both read the whole book and watch the musical in the span of less than 3 days and I'm oh so glad because this actually may be one of my favourite stories of all time!

[@variangst6167]

I absolutely love this! So much of this is book accurate and that makes me so happy. I also really like the art style used in this video.

[@LittleMissRayofSunshine]

This is gorgeous! I have no words, but this is fabulous. This song with the story and how you illustrate it just hits different. Makes my mind tingle. 10/10 great work ♥︎

[@violetroses1997]

I love your animatic. I'm also working on my own Jekyll and Hyde adaptation that Features a Faceless/Shadow Hyde and you've given me some inspiration.

[@tumblingartist]

OOOOH THIS IS SO COOL!!! POPPING OFF WITH EVERY ANIMATION!! And the use of color works really well with showing Jekyll/Hyde

[@jekylljekyllhyde821]

😀😀😀😀 I've Just found this channels & it's so perfect! So happy to know that such a great artist has read my favourite book!))

[@alang.bandala8863]

No one must know... the secret of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde...

[@M4rsIsR0tteN]

THIS IS SO SCRUMDIDLYUMPTIOUS ahh 😭

[@ItzSeraphim]

I love this animatic so much!

[@arormdzmt57]

This is so beautiful, I love your art style and every single frame is amazing

[@anatyarom8949]

Amazing! I love everyone's designs

[@tomikaiii]

Ong this is so beautiful!! I love all the symbolism and the way you draw them is sooo good!! I wish there were more fans like yout there 😭

[@tastyxtoast_]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD

[@victorthevampire4129]

THIS IS SO COOL OMG

[@americathebeautiful4675]

This needs more views it's so good!❤

[@nmnekomancer5590]

I love thissss!

[@redsapling253]

beautiful

[@rbluepie]

Love the storyboard! Great job!

[@cdanemia2623]

OMG I love it so much!! looking so cool

[@nikicherry1234]

thisis soo cool

[@kuroservamp9673]

Love it

[@flag487]

So cool ❤❤

[@cloudyloudly2404]

Wow. Wow-

[@birdcanart7212]

SOO COOOL

[@Morpher598]

Interesting

[@user-gp1jb7gh6t]

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[@Stitched_Doll]

awesome story +plus :D