Movie spotlight
Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.
In 19th century London, detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson are drawn into a dark conspiracy surrounding the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. As they delve deeper into the gruesome killings, they uncover a plot that reaches the highest echelons of British society, forcing Holmes to confront not only a brutal killer but also the powerful forces seeking to conceal the truth.
Murder by Decree received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric setting, Plummer's performance as Holmes, and its dark, gritty take on the Ripper legend. Some critics found the plot convoluted at times, but overall, it was considered a successful and compelling mystery thriller.
Praised for its atmospheric and dark portrayal of Victorian London.
Christopher Plummer's performance as Sherlock Holmes was widely lauded.
The film's ambitious attempt to solve the Jack the Ripper mystery was seen as intriguing, though some found the conclusion less convincing.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing mystery surrounding the Jack the Ripper murders. Christopher Plummer's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes was a highlight for many.
Nominated for Best Actor for Christopher Plummer at the Saturn Awards.
The film deliberately avoids a definitive identification of Jack the Ripper, instead presenting a plausible, albeit fictional, conspiracy theory as the solution.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
Christopher Plummer dons the famous deerstalker in this well produced and stylish looking outing for "Sherlock Holmes". Here, together with stalwart colleague "Dr. Watson" (James Mason) they find themselves drawn into the mysterious investi...
Elementary my dear Ripper! Murder by Decree is directed by Bob Clark and adapted to screenplay by John Hopkins from the novel The Ripper File written by Elwyn Jones and John Lloyd. It stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemming...
No video reviews found for this title yet.