From Hell

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From Hell

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2001

2h 1m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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The first tabloid star of the twentieth century, he remains the most notorious and enigmatic serial killer in history. From Hell puts an intense urban spin on the horrific legend of Jack the Ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in England.

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Critics Consensus

Visually impressive, but this latest Ripper tale is dull and far from scary.

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Derek Elley

Variety

Jul 29, 2008

Anyone expecting the combo of Allen and Albert Hughes and the famed Victorian serial-killer to result in a gritty, stygian, skin-crawling horror movie will be severely disappointed

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Apr 18, 2007

This wry, atmospheric procedural spawned by a real mystery would be thorny enough without also being an adaptation.

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Dec 30, 2006

4/5

A rare, clever, horror film.

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Joe Lipsett

Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting

Mar 31, 2026

3.5/5

Too long by far and the accent work from Depp and Graham is questionable, but as an adaptation of Moore's comic and a text that considers the lives of Whitechapel sex workers, it's not bad

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Mar 5, 2021

4/5

...a terrific, literate and genuinely scary thriller to savour...

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Mar 5, 2021

That the poor are simply portrayed as being feasted upon by the rich, indicates a disorientation and tells us something about the ideological difficulties of our own time.

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Catielly C

@catiellyachaves Oct 18, 2026

I'm a big fan of movies that mention Jack, the Ripper and the Victorian era itself... And as always, Depp doing a good job.

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Paul S

@PManRager Oct 9, 2026

This movie was amazing! Jack the Ripper has baffled and puzzled the world for over 100 years, and this movie perfectly encapsulates the intrigue, terror, and grotesque nature of the killer's crimes. With an endearing story and a beautifully grim setting, this movie is a perfect example of a period-piece horror. I definitely recommend this for mystery, thriller, drama, and history fans!

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Frans B

@FransB Sep 24, 2026

Very well done. Dramatized, "Hollywoodized" and glorified, but still ... Impactful and striking account of the first 20th century tabloid buzz. Whole cast very convincing in character. Great cinematography successfully emphasize the darkness (literally and figuratively) of the whole narrative. Enough suspense, gore, drama, emotion, twists and intrigue. Very captivating and surely deserving of more credit to Albert Hughes for brilliant directing

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 5, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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bruce F

@bruce999 Aug 4, 2026

a really great movie, with suspense, and interesting dialogue. it's dark, but enjoyable and believable. try not to miss this one

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Jeepers C

@RT12312147 Jun 5, 2026

Awesome period piece horror about Jack the Ripper. Very creepy and atmospheric. This is my favorite Ripper movie.

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Synopsis

The first tabloid star of the twentieth century, he remains the most notorious and enigmatic serial killer in history. From Hell puts an intense urban spin on the horrific legend of Jack the Ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in England.

Director: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Producer: Don Murphy, Jane Hamsher
Screenwriter: Terry Hayes, Rafael Yglesias, Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Underworld Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Drug Content|Sexuality|Strong Gore|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.6M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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