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From Hell

(2001, Rated R, Thriller, Starring Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Gruesome, predictable Jack the Ripper retelling.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    No real role models here.
  • Violence:

    extremely violent, with numerous scenes of women being murdered and butchered by Jack the Ripper. There are also some violent fights and a particularly hideous carriage accident.
  • Sex:

    Explicit sexuality.
  • Language:

    Very strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drug and alcohol use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About From Hell

Parents need to know that this film is extremely violent, with numerous scenes of women being murdered and butchered by Jack the Ripper. It's NOT for kids. There are also some violent fights and a particularly hideous carriage accident. There are also scenes showing sexual behavior, drug and alcohol use, and very strong language.

Read our full review by Sarah Wenk

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the actual history of the Jack the Ripper story and how the film departs from known facts. The plausibility of the film's versions of events could be discussed, as well as its portrayal of life in Victorian England. This is an extremely violent film, however, and its gruesomeness may overwhelm any desire to discuss history.

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