An excellent telling of one of the many theories...

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2001)

Jack the Ripper appeared and disappeared after a relatively short killing spree. However, as he was never caught and the gruesome nature of his killings, the Ripper legend still has steam after 100+ years.
It's been told and examined in many films, most notably the "Time After Time" film with Malcom McDowell, David Warner, and Annie Steenburgen.
"From Hell" takes its name from one of the notes presumed to be written by the Ripper and delivered to investigating authorities. The story of "From Hell" addresses the details of the legend and a quite entertaining and mostly logical way. Depp, as usual, offers quite a turn as Inspector Abberline, the chief investigator. This is definitely a must-see film.
Be warned. Most of the gore is kept to a minimum, seen indirectly. This makes it even more shocking when a few graphic scenes take hold of your mind and refuse to let go.