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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A study in terror revolves around Sherlock Holmes up against the infamous Jack the Ripper in the backstreets of Victorian London. A cast of well-known stars including Anthony Quayle, Robert Morley, Frank Finley and stage actor John Neville as the notorious sleuth. The harsh colour and ghostly music adds to the gritty realism of the period. Another similar and maybe more sophisticated movie is Murder by Decree which deals with pretty much the same plot but delves deeper into the workings of the Masonic conspiracies. A good transfer onto DVD including the original theatrical trailer makes this a recommended purchase.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A Study in Terror is directed by James Hill and written by Derek and Donald Ford. Based on characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle, it stars John Neville, Donald Houston, John Fraser, Anthony Quale, Frank Finlay and Adrienne Corri. Music is by John Scott and cinematography by Desmond Dickinson. Out of Compton Films it's an Eastman Color production. Plot pitches intrepid sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Neville) against notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper.
On paper it's a filmic match made in heaven, two characters as well known as they are invariably different. One a great work of fiction, the other infamously true and dastardly. Yet the story is flat, not that it doesn't lack for quality in execution, it just lacks any suspense or dramatic verve to fully make it worthy of further visits. Cast are mostly very good, especially Neville, who makes for a lithe and autocratic Holmes, while Alex Vetchinsky's sets are period supreme. The Eastman Color, too, is a plus point, British horror always tended to have a better sheen to it in the Eastman Color lenses, so it be here for the dark deeds played out in Whitechapel, London, 1888. But ultimately, and in spite of it being an intelligent spin on the Ripper legend, story doesn't play out well enough to make it a classic of either the Ripper or Holmes cinema adaptations. 6/10
On paper it's a filmic match made in heaven, two characters as well known as they are invariably different. One a great work of fiction, the other infamously true and dastardly. Yet the story is flat, not that it doesn't lack for quality in execution, it just lacks any suspense or dramatic verve to fully make it worthy of further visits. Cast are mostly very good, especially Neville, who makes for a lithe and autocratic Holmes, while Alex Vetchinsky's sets are period supreme. The Eastman Color, too, is a plus point, British horror always tended to have a better sheen to it in the Eastman Color lenses, so it be here for the dark deeds played out in Whitechapel, London, 1888. But ultimately, and in spite of it being an intelligent spin on the Ripper legend, story doesn't play out well enough to make it a classic of either the Ripper or Holmes cinema adaptations. 6/10
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Sherlock is hot on the trail of Jack the Ripper. The likely suspects are all gradually eliminated until the final blazing confrontation. The director of this movie has created a true work of brilliance. Never have the sights, sounds and eeriness of a dark, dingy and smog filled London been depicted so authentically in a movie. There is a gritty realism thoughout that is superbly supported by a pompous Holmes/Watson combination. All the sets are terrific as are the performances. Perhaps the plot could have been deeper but this is a minor criticism which just prevents a 5/5. This film shines because of the exceptional recreation of a time and a place long since lost to progress. This is a must see if you like atmosphere and realism.
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A study in terror
The characters are well-rounded and entertaining, the plot is interesting and the film very well put together. Starring the ever popular sherlock holmes, 4 stars!
Published 1 month ago by Nicola Muzsla
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this is easily my favourite ripper film,its not in anyway factual but is the most enjoyable film of this kind. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jed
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'A Study In Terror' may be an enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half but it is far from convincing on a number of levels. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Antony May
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I don't know if it was a joke or what, but I ordered the DVD, "A Study in Terror", and I guess I was sent "A Study... Read more
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I don't know if it was a joke or what, but I ordered the DVD, "A Study in Terror", and I guess I was sent "A Study... Read more
Published 20 months ago by LINDA PASS
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The 'Fiend' is on the foggy streets of Whitechapel, dispatching harlots aplenty. Who can stop him? Holmes of course! I love this film. Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. Atkins
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I saw this on the tele about a year ago and had to get the DVD. Noir/Hammer pastiche - yes, brillinat and enjoyable - yes
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Al_ D
You'll never see anything like it this side of Hell...
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