The Limehouse Golem
The Limehouse Golem

The Limehouse Golem

2016Movie109 minEnglish

A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – must be responsible.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users66%
Director: Juan Carlos MedinaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Victorian London, a series of gruesome murders grips the city, leading authorities to suspect a mythical creature known as the Limehouse Golem. Inspector John Kildear is tasked with solving the case, which leads him into a complex web of suspects, including the enigmatic Elizabeth Cree. As the investigation deepens, the lines between myth and reality blur, and Kildear must confront his own past.

Critical Reception

The Limehouse Golem received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric Victorian setting, strong performances, particularly from Bill Nighy, and its gothic horror elements. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gothic atmosphere and Bill Nighy's performance.
  • Lauded for its stylish direction and intriguing mystery.
  • Criticized by some for a complex plot that doesn't always cohere.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's dark and moody atmosphere, the compelling central mystery, and the period detail. Some viewers found the story a bit confusing or slow at times, but overall, it was seen as an engaging and well-crafted thriller.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Peter Akroyd's 1994 novel 'Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem', which fictionalizes the real-life Limehouse horrors of 1880s London.

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patient1

patient1

Period pieces always get my attention. The Horror theme in a period piece really gets me going. The matter in which our main characters go about their duties is exemplary, to say the least. Amidst the Gore and debauchery, there is genuin...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Solving a series of shocking killings in Victorian East London_** In the Limehouse district, 1880, a woman (Olivia Cooke) faces execution for allegedly poisoning her husband (Sam Reid), but a Scotland Yard inspector (Bill Nighy) has i...
Reno

Reno

**The 19th century murder mysteries!** Based on the book of the same name. The late 1800s murder mystery, revolving around a young woman and an old cop who is investigating a series of murders. Elizabeth Cree had not had a best childhood...