From Hell (2001)

6.7R117 minDirector: Albert Hughes

2001 film by Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes

From Hell is a 2001 mystery horror thriller film directed by the Hughes Brothers and written by Terry Hayes and Rafael Yglesias. It is loosely based on the graphic novel From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell about the Jack the Ripper murders. The film stars Johnny Depp as Frederick Abberline, the lead investigator of the murders, and Heather Graham as Mary Kelly, a prostitute targeted by the Ripper. Other cast members include Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Richardson and Jason Flemyng. It was an international co-production between the United Kingdom, the United States and Czech Republic.

From Hell was theatrically released in the United States on October 19, 2001, by 20th Century Fox, to mixed critical reviews. It grossed over $74 million worldwide.

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What is From Hell about?
From Hell (2001) — It is 1888 in London, and the unfortunate poor lead horrifying lives in the city's deadliest slum, Whitechapel. Harassed by gangs and forced to walk the streets for a living, Mary Kelly and her small group of companions trudge on through this daily misery, their only consolation
Is From Hell based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is From Hell scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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