The Ripper
It is 1888, and London is in the grip of one of the most gruesome and mysterious crime sprees in history. Under extreme pressure from the Royal family, the head of Scotland Yard assigns its top man to the grisly case.
Why it matters
A Victorian-era crime horror that blends gruesome true crime with atmospheric dread, capturing the fog-choked terror of Jack the Ripper’s London.
- Period detail and shadowy streets evoke classic Gothic horror without feeling stuck in a museum.
- Practical effects deliver unsettling gore that recalls ‘80s splatter sensibilities in a Victorian setting.
- For fans of historical horror and true crime’s darker corners—this is a grim, immersive procedural.
- Lacks narrative subtlety but makes up for it with moody cinematography and a palpable sense of dread.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
0
