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From Hell

2001 2 hr 2 min crimedrame
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From Hell reimagines the Jack the Ripper murders through the eyes of Inspector Frederick Abberline, a troubled detective using opium-fuelled visions to hunt one of history’s most infamous killers. Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, the film blends horror, mystery and gothic conspiracy into a dark Victorian thriller. Behind the camera, Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes gives the adaptation its shape, helping define whether it leans more into spectacle, character drama, genre thrills or straight-up comic-book chaos. We have rated this 8 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.

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From Hell Details Director, release, studio & more
Director
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Release
31/10/2026
Runtime
2 hr 2 min
Studio
Array
Content rating
18
Last Updated
30 Sep 2026
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CMDB Review
8/10

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From Hell Review 8/10

We have rated this 8 out of 10. From Hell is grim, atmospheric and wonderfully fog-drenched. Johnny Depp gives Abberline a strange haunted quality, while the film leans heavily into gothic horror over strict historical accuracy. Alan Moore famously hated the adaptation, which is almost a genre tradition at this point, but as a standalone film it works well. It is stylish, eerie and perfect late-night viewing for anyone who likes their comic adaptations with less spandex and more murder.

Did You Know?

  • From Hell is based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.
  • Johnny Depp plays Inspector Abberline.
  • Heather Graham plays Mary Kelly.
  • The film focuses on the Jack the Ripper murders.
  • The Hughes Brothers directed the movie.
  • Alan Moore disliked the adaptation.
  • The film was released in 2001.
  • It mixes horror with detective mystery.
  • The original comic is considered a masterpiece.
  • The Victorian London setting drives much of the atmosphere.

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