Jack the Ripper fiction

self-destructive nature? In the film; From Hell, the transition of gothic elements are contained within the film and served as part of the plotline and evidence of this thesis. Throughout the film the notorious and mysterious butcher known only as Jack the ripper is claimed to have been an educated man who was believed to have suffered from an undetermined psychological issue that caused him to enact in murder, however, the true identity is never known. I. A Murder Spree The film takes place…

of novels and short stories with creepy settings admits that he even fears bugs to add to the list of things that freaks him out. One of his earlier short stories happening 1976, several women at New Sharon Teachers' College fall victim to a “Jack the Ripper” style character with a mysterious fog that weighs heavy over the campus. King, the narrator, also a student, leads us on a twisted tale of a foggy New England town to search who committed the horrifying acts. My analysis of Stephen…

series of novels have the fast pace and engrossing storylines and could be best compared to the works of Mark Edward, Stephen Leather, or Simon Kernick. The novels feature two protagonists Detective Sargent Wendy Knight and Detective Chief Inspector Jack Culverhouse. Over the course of the books, the two detectives are involved in the investigation of a series of bizarre murders that more or less look like serial killings. But what makes the Knight and Culverhouse…

time. In this essay, I will review both works, as well as dissect each individual aspect of their Cold War vantage points. Starting off we have Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. This film, released in 1964, follows the story of Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper, a crazed, paranoid man who uses a loophole to order the launch of nuclear strikes…

analysing every detail of the killings. I myself am very intrigued about this and other serial killers of the sort. Although it’s a particularly dark subject I’m not alone with the interest that I show. Ever since the first glorified serial killer, Jack The Ripper, the public has been obsessed with these individuals. The question of if we should continue to make movies and to teach about these subjects is often asked. We all need to know what has happened in the past in order to learn from and…

The horror genre in the 2000’s is very different to what it was in 1930, for example a 1930 horror movie would consist of monsters and vampires, whereas nowadays, the new direction it has taken is the teenage slasher movies, such as scream, and my bloody valentine. In the new direction there is more blood and murder, it involves more serial killers, rather than ghosts. So it gives it a more of a real feel behind it to give you that extra scare. Most of these changes came from psycho (1960) In…

The criminal justice system has a rich history, dating back to the colonial days, and has undergone several changes when it comes to all aspects of this field, including criminal investigations. There were many important figures who began criminal investigation organizations and could be seen as the fathers of this field. Many of them have also inspired popular culture, specifically literature, having had famous novels drawing from their experiences. In addition, many of these founders were far…

Maureen Johnson is an American author of young adult fiction and is recognized for the Shades of London series, including The Name of the Star. Johnson’s style is easily characterized by long, complex sentences, extensive use of allusion, and a modern story-telling ability. Mediocre metaphors aside, The Name of the Star is a well-developed novel through Johnson’s use of beautiful descriptions and believable dialogue. The novel is a part contemporary, part paranormal thriller, marked by two…

powerful tools in fiction, he created an exceptionally savage film. Kubrick’s political satire is a landmark film and one of the most significant pieces concerning the cold war. The film’s satirical spirit is every bit as caustic now as it was over fifty years ago. To convey the film as a black comedy, Kubrick utilizes both sexual allegories and paradoxes, thus also adding its cinematic value. Even the characters’ names are either double entendres or innuendo. General Jack Ripper, for instance,…

show murderers being put away. The nation is now fascinated with serial killers, mass murders, and other dramatized criminal cases. Honestly, society does not realize that the shows are realistic fiction. They are fake, though based off real events. Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and Jack the Ripper are now household names because a Majority of Americans think that it is cool to see these shows and glorify the villains. The majority of the nation wants to be in the drama; we want to…