Fantasy Films Featuring Jack the Ripper

Description: In this film, Jack the Ripper uses H.G. Wells' time machine to escape to modern-day San Francisco, where Wells must pursue him to stop his killing spree. It's a classic blend of time travel and fantasy with a historical twist.

Fact: The film was inspired by Karl Alexander's novel of the same name. It features one of the first uses of a time machine in film, predating "Back to the Future."

Description: Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, this film explores a supernatural conspiracy behind the Ripper murders, with Johnny Depp playing a detective with psychic abilities.

Fact: The film's title comes from the infamous "From Hell" letter, which was supposedly sent by Jack the Ripper to the police.

Description: A modern retelling of Marie Belloc Lowndes' novel, this film introduces a supernatural element where the lodger might be Jack the Ripper, but with a twist of fantasy and horror.

Fact: This film is a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent film of the same name.

Description: This TV mini-series delves into the investigation of the Ripper murders with a speculative twist, suggesting the killer could have supernatural abilities or connections.

Fact: It stars Michael Caine as the detective Frederick Abberline, and was one of the first major productions to explore the Ripper case in depth.

Description: This made-for-TV movie features a supernatural twist where Jack the Ripper is a demon who can possess different bodies to continue his killing spree across time.

Fact: The film was part of a series of TV movies exploring different interpretations of historical figures.

Description: This film imagines Jack the Ripper as a demon who has been summoned to London, blending historical events with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film was released directly to video and has a cult following for its unique take on the Ripper legend.

Description: A group of friends in modern-day New York City accidentally summon Jack the Ripper through a cursed book, leading to a battle between the past and present.

Fact: The film was part of a trend in the early 2000s to bring historical figures into contemporary horror settings.

Description: Set in Victorian London, this film introduces a curse that brings Jack the Ripper back to life, blending historical fiction with fantasy elements.

Fact: The film was produced by the Asylum, known for their low-budget, high-concept movies.

Description: This film explores the idea of Jack the Ripper as a phantom haunting London, with elements of ghost stories and fantasy woven into the narrative.

Fact: It was released as part of a series of films exploring London's dark history.

Description: A modern-day detective investigates a series of murders that eerily mimic those of Jack the Ripper, with hints of the supernatural and time-travel.

Fact: This film was inspired by the success of other Ripper-themed movies, aiming to offer a fresh perspective on the legend.