Movie: From Hell
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release Date: October 19, 2001
MPAA Rating: R - for strong violence/gore, sexuality, language and drug
content
Running Time: 115 minutes
Country of Origin: U.S.
Color or B/W: Color
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Production Co(s): Underworld Pictures, Stillking Films
Year of Release: 2001
Director(s): The Hughes Brothers
Writer(s):
Terry Hayes
Rafael Yglesias - based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Movie Overview:
A Scotland Yard detective (Johnny Depp) tracks methodical serial
killer Jack the Ripper, who's murdering and mutilating prostitutes in the
Whitechapel District, and soon begins to suspect a conspiracy. The film is adapted
from the Alan Moore-Eddie Campbell comic book series and directed by The Hughes
Brothers (Menace II Society).
Cast:
Johnny Depp - Fred Abberline
Heather Graham - Mary Kelly
Ian Holm - Sir William Gull
Jason Flemyng - Netley
Robbie Coltrane - Peter Godley
Lesley Sharp - Kate Eddowes
Susan Lynch - Liz Stride
Terence Harvey - Ben Kidney
Katrin Cartlidge - Dark Annie Chapman
Estelle Skornik - Ada
Paul Rhys - Dr. Ferral
Nicholas McGaughey - Officer Bolt
Ian Richardson - Sir Charles Warren
Annabelle Apsion - Polly
Joanna Page - Ann Crook
Mark Dexter - Albert Sickert/Prince Edward
Danny Midwinter - Constable Withers
Samantha Spiro - Martha Tabram
David Schofield - Mcqueen
Bryon Fear - Robert Best
Peter Eyre - Lord Hallsham
Cliff Parisi - Mac, Bartender
Sophia Myles - Victoria Abberline
Ralph Ineson - Gordie
Amy Huck - Gull's Maid
Rupert Farley - Doss Landlord
Donald Douglas - Hospital Director
John Owens - Marylebone Governor
Tony Tang - Opium Den Owner
Liz Moscrop - Queen Victoria
Roger Frost - Sidewalk Preacher
Ian McNeice - Robert Drudge
Steve John Shepherd - Special Branch Constable
Al Hunter Ashton - Stonecutter
Poppy Rogers - Alice Crook
Bruce Byron - Ann Crook's Father
Melanie Hill - Ann Crook's Mother
Andy Linden - Carpenter
David Fisher - Carpenter/Letter Writer
Gary Powell - Constable #1
Steve Chaplin - Constable #2
Vincent Franklin - George Lusk
Louise Atkins - Bold Hooker
Anthony Parker - John Merrick
James Greene - Masonic Governor
Dominic Cooper - Constable #3
Carey Thring - Police Photographer
Vladimir Kulhavy - Rag & Bone Man
Graham Kent - Records Clerk
Rupert Holliday Evans - Sailor
Simon Harrison - Thomas Bond
Paul Moody - Young Doctor
Glen Barry - Young Labourer
Charlie Parish - Labourer #2
Gerry Grennell - Funeral Minister/Ltr. Writer
Links:
http://www.fromhellmovie.com/
http://www.movies.go.com/movies/F/fromhell_2000/index.html
At first, I really didn't want to see it, but my girlfriend did, so I went with her. I am very glad that I went. The movie is a mental thriller, complete with plot twists, an unexpected villain, the supernatural, and just the right amount of blood. The movie itself is a work of art, and the cast was very well chosen. From Hell definitely captures the time and date of the setting (1888), as well as finds a way for us modern people to relate to it. I recommend going to see it! | 
