Ripper Flicks

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1. Marie Belloc Lowndes' novel, "The Lodger", loosely based on the crimes of Jack the Ripper, has been brought to the screen on several occasions. In what year did the "Master of Suspense", Alfred Hitchcock, release his version? 1920 1926 1924 1928

2. The 1932 version of "The Lodger" is better known by what name? Answer: (Three Words)

3. Considered by many to be the best film version of the Lowndes' novel, John Brahm's 1944 remake stars Merle Oberon, George Sanders and Laird Cregar, as the Ripper. What was the name of Cregar's character? Blade Slade Glade Jade

4. True or False. In the 1944 film, Brahm's "Ripper" commits suicide by jumping off the Tower Bridge into the River Thames. Although there is no conclusive evidence to support this theory, many Ripperologists agree that this film's finale is plausible. True False

5. In the satirical 1971 film, "The Ruling Class", which British actor took on the role of Jack the Ripper? Peter O'Toole Harold Andrews Arthur Lowe Alastair Sim

6. What is the premise of the 1971 film, "Hands of the Ripper"? Jack the Ripper's daughter follows in her father's footsteps. The Ripper's knife is discovered in the remains of a London tenement and curses anyone who has contact with it. A reincarnated Ripper returns to a 1960's Whitechapel. A seance unleashes the spirit of the Whitechapel murderer.

7. The joint Canadian/British venture, "Murder By Decree" has Sherlock Holmes investigating, and subsequently solving the murders. Who does Holmes discover is responsible for the brutal crimes? Prince Eddy None of the answers is correct Sir William Gull and John Netley Prince Eddy, Sir William Gull and John Netley

8. Apart from "Murder By Decree", how many films have pitted Sherlock Holmes against the Ripper? None One Four Five

9. What do the films "Room To Let" and "The Man in the Attic" have in common? They are the most historically accurate accounts of the Whitechapel murders. They were the first "Ripper" movies to be filmed in colour. Both were based on the novel, "The Lodger". They are the only "Ripper" films directed by women.

10. In 2001, the Hughes Brothers released the critically acclaimed film, "From Hell", starring Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Robbie Coltrane and Ian Holm. The film begins with a quote from Jack the Ripper. In it he claims credit for giving birth to what? The Era of Madness The Twentieth Century The Downfall of the Jews The Age of Anarchy