| Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) | |
|
|
Author | Message |
---|
iheartslashers Watkins
Posts : 147 Join date : 2011-04-26 Age : 29 Location : USA
| Subject: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:33 pm | |
| This movie, directed by Bob Clark in 1979, combines the theory of the Free Masons and the murders being committed to cover up the prince's illegitamete child. It also has Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson in it. The back says: When Scotland Yard is unable to stop the gruesome rampage of Jack the Ripper, a citizens' committee asks Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) and his trusted associate Dr. Watson (James Mason) to investigate. But even if Holmes' remarkable powers of deduction can unmask the maniacal fiend, can he and Watson face the most shocking secret of all? Find out in this masterful suspense thriller directed by Bob Clark (A Christmas Story) that both fans and critics have called the most exciting and original Sherlock Holmes movie ever made. Since I could not find the movie online to show yall, I'll supply you with the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJIRu2pDE3I&fmt=18The world's smartest detective goes against history's most allusive killer. Place your bets. | |
|
| |
Mordke Jack the Ripper
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2011-03-12 Age : 29 Location : UK - Whitechapel district
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:42 pm | |
| Wow!! That sounds awesome!! I need to get my dad to download that!! Thank you for showing me!
I would like to think Jack the Ripper wins! xD But IDK... | |
|
| |
iheartslashers Watkins
Posts : 147 Join date : 2011-04-26 Age : 29 Location : USA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:06 am | |
| XD You'll just have to wait and see... | |
|
| |
Mordke Jack the Ripper
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2011-03-12 Age : 29 Location : UK - Whitechapel district
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:11 pm | |
| Haha - I'm going to ask him when he gets back from work - we just had people round (Hell if you ask me) and I couldn't mention poor old Jacky to them then. I'm really anxious to see this - Just don't tell me they cast the Ripper old like they did in 'From Hell.' I was fangirling so much - until they revelaed Sir. Willium Gull. What has been seen, cannot be unseen. | |
|
| |
iheartslashers Watkins
Posts : 147 Join date : 2011-04-26 Age : 29 Location : USA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Sun May 01, 2011 2:38 pm | |
| Sir William Gull? Who is he, and why is he a bad pick for Jack?
I can't find the name of the guy who plays Jack in this one.
On that note, it seems like they focus on the Masons and the search for Jack more than they do Jack himself. That I do not like, but oh well. | |
|
| |
cacaobrain Witness
Posts : 56 Join date : 2011-05-04 Age : 53 Location : Gretna,LA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Wed May 04, 2011 8:08 pm | |
| The wonderful thing about films is that one can make up what is true. Facts can get in the way and so can real names. | |
|
| |
Mordke Jack the Ripper
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2011-03-12 Age : 29 Location : UK - Whitechapel district
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Wed May 04, 2011 8:42 pm | |
| That's what I find great with media - of course, I like a film on Jack the Ripper to stay as close to the facts as possible, but it is great beings there is the opportunity to speculate and make the plot line more interesting. I do the same with my 50+ Ripper cartoons I'm making, just changing the events slightly to add to the comic effect. | |
|
| |
cacaobrain Witness
Posts : 56 Join date : 2011-05-04 Age : 53 Location : Gretna,LA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Thu May 05, 2011 4:52 pm | |
| As long as we keep reality(whatever that is) apart from fiction, we're okay. Of course, the better the film is, the greater its influence. Thanks to Oliver Stone, people thaink New Orleans District Attorney (portrayed by Kevin Costner in JFK) was a suffering hero rather than obsessed and deluded. A great film which rewrote events to Stone's interpretation. I also heard from a number of people who are convinced the world will end in 2012 as per one of the many Mayan calenders (I think there were 32) out there. Oh, well--one person's hobby is another's compulsion. It all depends on what rock you stand in the sea of confusion. | |
|
| |
Mordke Jack the Ripper
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2011-03-12 Age : 29 Location : UK - Whitechapel district
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Thu May 05, 2011 5:24 pm | |
| Couldn't agree more. I know at first thought people would recoil in horror at an animated film or cartoon series on Jack the Ripper, as they have done until I explained it to them in detail, but I have always found a light hearted approach to such events and have a knack of making something shockingly violent into a humerous and 'OMG lol!' moment. My ambition is to get into the animation industry and perhaps in the future propose a film outlining Kozminski as the Ripper, putting a sypathetic yet at the same time amusing periphery to his dissorder and adding an uplififtingly clever and intricate twist that is much needed to give the film that edge. Speaking to people about the murders, it appears they have the wrong kind of idea on them. Of course they are something to be taken seriously, but it makes for a nice idea. | |
|
| |
iheartslashers Watkins
Posts : 147 Join date : 2011-04-26 Age : 29 Location : USA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Fri May 06, 2011 7:57 pm | |
| I agree. *Who is that attorney guy?* I too like making dark and gory things light hearted, it makes things enjoyable to me.
On the possible film: fantastic, but wouldnt it add to it to make it dark and somewhat frightening? I'd imagine that time was dark and the people were frightened. | |
|
| |
Mordke Jack the Ripper
Posts : 2105 Join date : 2011-03-12 Age : 29 Location : UK - Whitechapel district
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Fri May 06, 2011 10:26 pm | |
| Yeah - I was going to put that in too to reflect the mood under Jack the Ripper's reighn of terror, although I wouldn't have the whole film shot in the dark because I find that annoying! The darkness would also be able to cover up the worst of the mutilations if it's for younger people! xD
And - I've not seen the film so I'm not sure, but I've heard of him before once before this. Can't recall off the top of my head though. | |
|
| |
cacaobrain Witness
Posts : 56 Join date : 2011-05-04 Age : 53 Location : Gretna,LA
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) Mon May 09, 2011 6:29 pm | |
| Mel Brooks made the Spainish Inquosition funny in (I think) History of the World, Part 1(there was never going to be a Part 2). You can see that scene online by searching for Spainsh Inquosition Brooks on the net. Don't know how old that film is, though. | |
|
| |
Sponsored content
| Subject: Re: Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) | |
| |
|
| |
| Murder by Decree (A Jack the Ripper film) | |
|