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Limehouse Golem (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: The Limehouse Golem, Los misteriosos asesinatos de Limehouse, Golem z Limehouse, Os Crimes de Limehouse, Голем
Director: Juan Carlos Medina
Writer: Jane Goldman, Peter Ackroyd
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: HanWay Films, New Sparta Films, Number 9 Films
Genre: Film Based On A Novel, Horror, Horror Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: confession, courtroom, death sentence, drag queen, flashback, golem, hanging, investigation, library, limehouse, london, england, male homosexuality, murder, police inspector, razor blade, scotland yard, serial killer, trial
Story
In Victorian London, a series of brutal murders has occurred, leading the superstitious public to blame a mythical creature known as the Limehouse Golem. Detective Inspector John Kildare of Scotland Yard is assigned to investigate these crimes and finds himself in the midst of fear and panic. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the victims are all connected through their attendance at music hall performances featuring a popular singer named Elizabeth Cree. The narrative unfolds with flashbacks revealing the life of Elizabeth, her husband John Cree, and their relationship leading up to his mysterious death.
Summary
Directed by Juan Carlos Medina in 2016, 'Limehouse Golem' is a gothic thriller set in the gritty underbelly of Victorian London. Based on Peter Ackroyd's novel 'Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem', the film weaves together historical events with folklore to create a chilling atmosphere. The story explores themes of guilt, innocence, and deception as Inspector Kildare races against time to solve the murders before another victim falls prey to the Golem's wrath.
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