The Limehouse Golem (2016) movie poster

The Limehouse Golem (2016)

"Before the ripper, fear had another name."
ThumbScore
👍 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 68% (RT: 74%, MC: 63) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorMysteryThriller

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Runtime
1h 49m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (720 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
63
Cast
Bill Nighy as John Kildare
Olivia Cooke as Lizzie Cree
Douglas Booth as Dan Leno
Daniel Mays as George Flood
Sam Reid as John Cree
María Valverde as Aveline Ortega
Eddie Marsan as Uncle Tommy Farr
Henry Goodman as Karl Marx
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 720 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 68%.
Overview
A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – must be responsible. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Bill Nighy spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Juan Carlos Medina cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Limehouse Golem is a 2016 horror, mystery, thriller film directed by Juan Carlos Medina. A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – must be responsible. The film has been rated by 720 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, The Limehouse Golem delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Limehouse Golem (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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