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Oct 29 2009

The Real How Jack the Ripper Worked

40 min 2 movies discussed
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In this Halloween episode, Josh and Chuck go way back to late 19th century London to examine the grisly details of the Jack the Ripper murders. They also discuss Ripperology, Jack the Ripper suspects and theories, and the legacy of the murders.

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Get ready for a spine-chilling journey back to Victorian London as Josh and Chuck use their fictional time machine to explore the infamous Jack the Ripper murders of 1888. In this Halloween special episode, they examine the five "canonical" murders in London's gritty East End, discussing the victims, the brutal methods, and the lasting impact these unsolved crimes had on forensic investigation and popular culture. From analyzing the killer's disturbing modus operandi to exploring over 100 suspects (including some wild theories about famous figures), this episode dives deep into one of history's most enduring mysteries.


Movies Discussed

Back to the Future
Back to the Future
1985 1h 56m
★ 8.3
"Right, Doc Brown says that we could not prevent the crime — Chuck references Doc Brown when explaining they can't prevent historical events from happening while time traveling." — Chuck
From Hell
From Hell
2001 2h 2m
★ 6.7
"From hell. From hell? That was unsettling. — Josh mentions the movie From Hell when discussing Jack the Ripper-related media and its disturbing nature." — Josh

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