What is jack the ripper film?

There have been several films made about Jack the Ripper, a notorious serial killer who terrorized the streets of London in the late 1800s. One of the most famous versions is the 1979 film "Time After Time," which followed H.G. Wells (played by Malcolm McDowell) as he chases after Jack the Ripper (played by David Warner) through time.

Other notable Jack the Ripper films include "From Hell" (2001) starring Johnny Depp, "The Lodger" (1927) directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and "Jack the Ripper" (1959) starring Lee Patterson. Many of these films put their own spin on the story, imagining different motivations for the killer or changing the events of history.

There have also been numerous TV shows and documentaries made about Jack the Ripper, with various experts offering their own theories about the identity of the killer. However, his true identity remains a mystery to this day.