From Hell
Inspector Frederick Abberline
2001

Directed by: Albert Hughes & Allen Hughes

Cast: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Richardson, Jason Flemyng




The notorious Jack the Ripper has been running amuck in the Whitechapel district murdering and dissecting prostitutes. Scotland Yard Inspector Fred Abberline, aided by his partner, Peter Godley, are on the case to figure out who this serial killer is and why he is killing these women in such a brutal manner. Abberline is an opium addict and when he smokes he is able to have visions of the future, a certain psychic ability that allows him to solve cases. As Abberline and Godley investigate the crimes, they become acquainted with the prostitutes who were friends and colleagues of the victims. Abberline begins to fall in love with Mary Kelly, one of the prostitutes, or as the nobles called them "unfortunates", being hunted down by Jack the Ripper. Abberline digs deeper and deeper into the conspiracy and attempts to solve the case before Mary Kelly is the next victim.

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

YEAR

AWARD

CATEGORY/RECIPIENT

RESULT

2002

Saturn Award

Best Actor: Johnny Depp

Nominated

2002

Saturn Award

Best Horror Film

Nominated

2002

Saturn Award

Best Costumes: Kym Barrett

Nominated

2002

Black Reel

Theatrical - Best Director: Albert Hughes & Allen Hughes

Nominated

2002

Bram Stoker Award

Screenplay: Terry Hayes & Rafael Yglesias

Nominated