About this episode
The episode explores the 2001 film adaptation of the graphic novel 'From Hell' and its connection to the Jack the Ripper mystery.
183 - From Hell In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes , we descend into the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London to unravel the grim mystery of From Hell , the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's seminal graphic novel. Johnny Depp stars as opium-addled Inspector Frederick Abberline, tasked with hunting down the elusive Jack the Ripper. Grab your clairvoyant visions, pour yourself a Victorian absinthe cocktail, and join us as we investigate From Hell — before Jack returns for seconds. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our next movie review - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Instagram | Website
People in this episode
Host: Reel Comic Heroes
Topics covered
- Jack the Ripper
- Victorian London
- graphic novel adaptation
- mystery
- film review
Keywords
- From Hell
- Jack the Ripper
- Johnny Depp
- graphic novel
- film review
- Victorian London
- mystery
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: From Hell, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
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