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The Limehouse Golem

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Victorian London is gripped with fear as a serial killer is on the loose and leaving cryptic messages written in the blood of his victims. With few leads and increasing public pressure, Scotland Yard assigns the case to Inspector Kildare, a seasoned detective who has a sneaking suspicion that he's being set up to fail. Faced with a long list of suspects, Kildare must rely on help from a witness to stop the murders and bring the maniac to justice.
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The Limehouse Golem offers old-school Hammer-style horror anchored by rich period detail and strong work from a solid cast.

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Nathalie Atkinson Globe and Mail It translates novelist Peter Ackroyd's densely historical and cerebral foray into the horror genre into an entertainment, without being weighed down by Ackroyd's numerous fascinating but imaginative layers and tangents. Rated: 3/4 Oct 13, 2017 Full Review Michael Sragow Film Comment Magazine The moviemakers have more on their minds than mounting a Ripper-like Sherlockian detective case with an unusual blend of grit and lushness. Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times ... this nasty little Victorian London horror film has more than a few blood-soaked charms of its own. Rated: 3/4 Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film The film’s overstuffed plot does not quite leave enough space for other film elements to “breathe”, but...viewing will be rewarded...given the film’s deliciously macabre atmosphere...and the unexpected twist-finale. Rated: 4/5 Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Isn't much of a penny dreadful thriller - there's too many red-herrings for that - but it does spill enough of the red stuff to satisfy fans of Victorian horror. Rated: 3/5 Mar 1, 2021 Full Review Leigh Monson Substream Magazine You may still have fun with The Limehouse Golem, but you aren't likely to come away enriched by the experience. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Frank N V Made me watch it again after the first viewing, it's at the very limit of what I can tolerate for gore or subject matter, but it was the very ending scene I knew I had to see it again, it has the right mix of subject, getting to the edge but not quite crossing it, keeping you guessing then making you watch it again to see what you missed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Julie G Proper jack the ripper atmosphere. Really enjoyed it.Great acting and a story you will want to see through to the end. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/09/23 Full Review Gareth v A glorified tele-movie. Nothing original, nothing exciting. So bland in so many ways. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review olivia b I read many different reviews. Was surprised how many bad reviews there were. First, I watch MANY movies. I take a lot into account, like dialogue, story, scenery, acting of course. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Acting was excellent. Loved the twist and turns of the story line. I do love this time period and thought the scenery was represented very well. The casting was excellent. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/23 Full Review Stephen W It's a lot of fun with some very good performances and there are some lovely set pieces. It's let down by the viciousness of the murders and the twist. Good way of spending a couple of hours. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Love a good period piece. Extra star for solid set of knockers and a breath-taking bungus. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Victorian London is gripped with fear as a serial killer is on the loose and leaving cryptic messages written in the blood of his victims. With few leads and increasing public pressure, Scotland Yard assigns the case to Inspector Kildare, a seasoned detective who has a sneaking suspicion that he's being set up to fail. Faced with a long list of suspects, Kildare must rely on help from a witness to stop the murders and bring the maniac to justice.
Director
Juan Carlos Medina
Producer
Elizabeth Karlsen, Joanna Laurie, Stephen Woolley
Screenwriter
Jane Goldman
Distributor
RLJ Entertainment
Production Co
Number 9 Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2017
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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