From Hell (VHS, 2002) 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
From Hell is a dark historical thriller inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders in Victorian London. Starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, the film follows Inspector Frederick Abberline as he investigates a series of brutal killings that reveal a deeper conspiracy tied to power, class, and corruption within London’s elite society.
Directed by the Hughes brothers, the film blends atmospheric cinematography with a grim tone, focusing on both the investigation and the social conditions of the era. Johnny Depp delivers a subdued performance as a clairvoyant detective whose visions aid in unraveling the mystery behind the infamous crimes.
A moody, stylized period thriller that explores one of history’s most enduring unsolved cases, making this VHS release a solid addition for collectors of crime dramas, historical mysteries, and early 2000s home video titles.
