2001 saw one of the best adaptations of any of Alan Moore's graphic novels to screen as of yet.Alan Moore also being the writer of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and more lately Watchmen. Attracting such names as Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Robbie Coltrane and my personal favorite Ian Holm.
Avoiding any spoilers the movie outlines the case of Jack the Ripper in a dark and stylish manner. The story is set in a Victorian London and follows Mary Kelly [Heather Graham] and Inspector Fred Abberline [Johnny Depp] in this tale of murder and madness. Catch the trailer after the jump, well worth your time and money. Also if are a fan of graphic novels and you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading the original, again its a very good use of your time. If you do anything this week watch this movie.
For more info on From Hell visit IMDB. If you want to buy the graphic novel or the film Amazon's good for both, [Film] or [Graphic Novel]. But I'm fairly sure you could pick it up cheaper somewhere else if you are prepared to have a second hand version.
Movie of the week is a new idea and hopefully it shall continue.
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