22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Well Done, September 12, 2005
This review is from: History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
I'm a big fan of History's Channel's History's Mysteries series, & this installment is by far my favorite. This is a must-see for anyone interested in Jack the Ripper, or anyone, like myself, who just loves a good mystery.
Of course, as with all specials like these, nothing is really solved, so if you're looking for some startling revelations, go elsewhere. What you will get is all the necessary background info on the crimes, the suspects, the investigators, & the many theories that have developed over the years. They present an excellent sampling of authors & others to offer their opinions on the case, & let them offer their own ideas rather than assuming one set of ideas to be the truth (for example, some think the same 'ripper' killer was responsible for only three murders, while others put his count in the double-digits).
All in all, this is a very well-presented documentary, though it is more of a good starter for those new to the Jack the Ripper lore than for the expert looking for new information. If this sparks your interest, I highly recommend a book called 'The Complete Jack the Ripper Companion' by Stewart P. Evans (who happens to be one of those interviewed in this special) & Keith Skinner.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
AE: DVD The Search for Jack the Ripper, March 26, 2008
This review is from: History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
Well presented,especially the idea of Jack being a true unknown.A good addition to anybodys Ripper library.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
INTERESTING SHOW, March 5, 2011
This review is from: History's Mysteries - Hunt for Jack the Ripper (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
I FOUND THIS SHOW ABOUT THE RIPPER VERY INTERESTING, A BIT GRAPHIC HERE AND THERE BUT THEN AGAIN, THE SUBJECT MATTER BEING WHAT IT IS, IT'S SOMETHING TO EXPECT. IT IS A EXPERTLY CRAFTED DOCUMENTARY DETAILING THE KNOWN HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF ENGLAND'S RUTHLESS SERIAL KILLER FROM 1888. THIS DVD GETS YOUR ATTENTION AND KEEPS IT THROUGH THE END.
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