Based on the graphic novel based on the killings of Jack the Ripper, From Hell stars Johnny Depp as the investigator leading the case in the Whitechapel murders. How closely does it match the actual history of the case action movies though? Well.. let's put it this way.. if it took place (blog post) on Mars, it would be just (blog post) about as true to history.
Source: From Hell Movie Review - Decker Shado