Murder by Decree

Murder by Decree

The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...

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Release Date

2/1/1979

Runtime

124 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A methodical detective thriller where Holmes unravels a conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of power, balancing procedural investigation with gothic atmosphere and institutional corruption.

Mood

Dread-soakedTenseParanoidMelancholic

Themes

CorruptionPowerJusticeClass

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

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Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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