The Limehouse Golem
2016 · Movie · Not Rated · 109 min · ★ 6.2 · 69% critics
A string of brutal killings rattles Victorian London, and rumors spread that a mythical Golem is stalking the streets. As suspicion falls on a young woman and a weary investigator digs deeper, the case pulls them into a murky world of secrets, showmanship, and shifting suspects.
Based on Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-10-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (737 votes)
About
If you enjoy grim Victorian murder mysteries with a dark, theatrical edge and plenty of suspects, this could hit the spot, especially if you liked The Pale Blue Eye or The Woman in Black; Not for you if you want a straightforward, twist-free story or minimal gore.
Pros: moody Victorian atmosphere; gripping whodunit tension; strong performances | Cons: predictable for some; confusing plot threads; graphic gore moments
Themes
- london, england
- library
- drag queen
- confession
- scotland yard
- investigation
- death sentence
- trial
- flashback
- murder
- male homosexuality
- serial killer
- +6 more
Cast & crew
Bill Nighy
as John Kildare
Olivia Cooke
as Lizzie Cree
Douglas Booth
as Dan Leno
Daniel Mays
as George Flood
Sam Reid
as John Cree
María Valverde
as Aveline Ortega
Eddie Marsan
as Uncle Tommy Farr
Henry Goodman
as Karl Marx
Morgan Watkins
as George Gissing
Adam Brown
as Mr. Gerrard
Directed by Juan Carlos Medina