Jack the Ripper is the most iconic serial killer that has ever lived. His gruesome and public murder scenes and the eternal mystery that surrounds him make this twisted individual the perfect Hollywood villain. From Hell, one of many Jack the Ripper movies, does an excellent job of portraying the time period from the confusion and social issues that plagued London in the late 19th century. Inspector Abberline, an opium addict with a knack for dreaming the Ripper's murder scenes before they happen is the main character in this bloody film. He fights to expose the serial killer amidst the slums of the east end, the anti-Semitic riots threatening to break out, and the rigid classism that London is subject to. The fuzzy, short scenes and quick takes in the inspector's 'dreams' contribute to the hurried tone and the crazed, violent acts. Overall, From Hell is an excellent movie that did more than just showed us the crimes Jack the Ripper committed; it also demonstrated the situation and the social climate that allowed these horrific murders to be perpetrated.
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