Jack the Ripper

It is human nature to be fascinated with morbid things. Stories of serial killers and heinous crimes have captivated audiences for hundreds of years, whether it's depicted in books, movies, or television. We are a society fixated on crime, which is why we tune into the news every day or read the paper. Crime sells, and nothing sells better than gruesome tales of murder. So what is the cultural appeal with serial killers? Why would a just and moral society have such a fascination with...Read Full Story

[ Image via Wikipedia  ]  This documentay chronicles the discovery and subsequent querying of the so-called secret diary of Jack the Ripper. It’s narrative in format, with additional references from experts in the field, and complementary material. This television made production was first broadcast in 1993, and has a total running time of 75 minutes .   THE STORY: This seventy-five minute long documentary, tells the tale of the alleged secret diary of Jack the Ripper. ‘Death Wish...Read Full Story

There once was a man called Jack, who had a very big sack. People called him the ripper, because he had a bid dipper, and always fell onto his back, TA-DAH! Well, the old poem goes something like... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Read Full Story

[ Image via Wikipedia  ]  Did you know, that in 19 th Century, the term ‘Jack’ was used by Londoners to define a person of the American persuasion? No? It’s true! Unlike this adaptation of a graphic novel, Directed by the Hughes Brothers; and Staring: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Robbie Coltrane, and Ian Holm. It was first ripped out of these pages in 2001, and lasted for a whole 122 minutes.  THE STORY: Whitechapel – 1888 – and a group of seven ‘unfortunate women’ are heading into a world of...Read Full Story

"The Jews are not men to be blamed for nothing." Jack the Ripper Dear Boss, I keep on hearing that the police have caught me. But they won't fix me yet. I am down on certain types of women and I won't stop ripping them until I do get buckled. Grand job that last job was, I gave the lady no time to squeal. I love my work and want to start again. You will soon hear from me with my funny little game. I saved some of the proper stuff in a little ginger beer bottle after my last job to write with...Read Full Story