From Hell is a chilling dive into the dark heart of Victorian London, where fog-choked streets conceal both beauty and horror. Directed by the Hughes Brothers and based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, the film reimagines the infamous Jack the Ripper murders with a mix of historical intrigue and gothic style.
The story follows Inspector Frederick Abberline, played with brooding intensity by Johnny Depp, a brilliant yet troubled detective whose visions give him uncanny insight into the killer’s mind. When a series of brutal murders targets women in London’s impoverished Whitechapel district, Abberline is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets, corruption, and forbidden desires. Along the way, he forms a bond with Mary Kelly, portrayed by Heather Graham, one of the women living in constant fear of the next strike.
What makes From Hell stand out is its meticulous atmosphere. The gaslit streets, the swirling fog, and the shadowed alleyways create a world that feels both real and nightmarish. The film does not simply focus on the mystery of the Ripper’s identity; it explores the stark social divide of the era, the exploitation of the vulnerable, and the dangerous allure of power.
The Hughes Brothers weave together a narrative that is part crime thriller, part horror, and part tragic romance. Depp’s portrayal of Abberline brings depth to a character torn between duty and compassion, while Ian Holm delivers a performance that lingers with quiet menace.
From Hell is not merely a retelling of a famous case—it is a descent into a world where evil thrives in the shadows and where the truth, once uncovered, may be even more horrifying than the myth.
