The streets of London are not safe, hiding in the shadows and preying on the lives of whores is Jack the Ripper. When a close knit group of friends who are also prostitutes are being murdered and viscously butchered, Detective Fred Abberline is brought on to the case. Abberline, who is a chronic opium user, has visions that sometimes shows him glimpses into the future. As Abberline investigates the murders, he soon stumbles upon a cover up that involves the royal family itself. Before the Ripper can get to the last of the five prostitutes, and end any possible dark connection to the crown, Abberline must save the girl and expose the conspiracy.

A gripping story set at the dawn of the 20th century, From Hell is twisting story or murder and myth. Written by comic book scribe Alan Moore (Watchmen, Swamp Thing) and directed by the Hughes Brothers, From Hell tells the legend of Jack the Ripper and shows many of the possible myths that are associated with story.

Johnny Depp leads the great cast as Fred Abberline, a man haunted by his visons and his addictions. Robbie Coltrain and Ian Holm add a touch of English class to the story and Heather Graham plays the role of Mary Kelly.

A great cast and well paced story that mixes fact and fiction about the legend of Jack the Ripper, From Hell is an outstanding murder mystery that is dark and visceral.

7/10