From Hell (2001)
An opium-addled inspector navigates London's bleak, foggy streets, chasing a killer and a dangerous truth.
Frederick Abberline is an opium-huffing inspector from Scotland Yard who falls for one of Jack the Ripper's prostitute targets in this Hughes brothers adaption of a graphic novel that posits the Ripper's true identity.
How intense is From Hell?
From Hell is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What From Hell feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream From Hell
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Is From Hell for you?
Is From Hell scary?
Yes, properly. From Hell is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is From Hell gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is From Hell sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is From Hell OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is From Hell?
From Hell runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream From Hell?
From Hell is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does From Hell have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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