An old school style gothic whodunnit, the limehouse golem is a ghoulish good time as a pseudo sherlock holmes, inspector john kildare bill nighy. May 12, 2017 the film, directed by juan carlos medina and scripted by jane goldman, tells the story of detective john kildare bill nighy, who must track down a brutal serial killer in the riverside limehouse. Oct 11, 2017 the limehouse golem is an incoherent mess. The limehouse golem official trailer in cinemas september 1. The films other major storyline tracks the life and career of lizzie, who is currently on trial for murdering her husband, john sam reid. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Starring bill nighy, olivia cooke and douglas booth, the limehouse golem is a victorian murder mystery thriller. Director juan carlos medinas horrorthriller, based on peter ackroyds 1994 novel dan leno and the limehouse golem, tells the story of detective john kildare bill nighy as he tracks down a serial killer in the limehouse district of 1880s london. Juan carlos medina brings out the best in the cast. W ell get to to the juicy and suspenseful murder mystery in a moment, but all discussion about the limehouse golem must begin with bill nighy. While the film is based around a solid whodunnit structure, it also subtly deals with topics like feminism, the.
Sep 18, 2016 watch our interview with douglas booth and bill nighy for their victorian londonset mystery the limehouse golem which premiered at the toronto film festival. Bill nighy hunts down a violent killer in the first trailer for british mystery film the limehouse golem. Every single inch of director juan carlos medinas adaptation of peter ackroyds novel the. Sep 07, 2017 set in 1880 london, juan carlos medinas the limehouse golem, an eccentric murder mystery ingeniously adapted from a firstrate peter ackroyd novel, cuts like a straightedge razor between the traumatic life of a ragstoriches musichall star, little lizzie olivia cooke, and the gaudy career of a serial killer. Bill nighys latest role is the one hes been waiting for the legendary actor and limehouse golem star has played a vampire, a zombie, and a squid. Lizzie tells her lifes story to inspector kildare, who visits her in prison because he believes john may be connected to the limehouse golem killings. Bill nighy to apprehend the villain prefigures sherlock holmes, who first appeared in 1887. The limehouse golem trailer 2017 bill nighy horror movie. John patiently listens to lizzies testimony through a series of lengthy, and largely. The film, an adaptation of peter ackroyds 1994 murder mystery novel dan leno and the limehouse golem, stars olivia cooke, bill nighy, and douglas booth. Bill nighy, olivia cooke, douglas booth, daniel mays. A gothic murder mystery set in londons dangerous limehouse district in 1880.
The limehouse golem is a film directed by juan carlos medina with bill nighy, olivia cooke, douglas booth, daniel mays, year. Dec 27, 2019 the limehouse golem is just that and has the slate grey streetscapes to match. Here, the film s producer stephen woolley talks to history extra about the real history behind the film, including the murky. In the justreleased victorianera whodunnit the limehouse golem, bill nighy plays a london policeman investigating a series of savage murders while also attempting to. With the limehouse golem serial killer on the loose and taunting the police with messages written in blood, inspector kildare bill nighy must rely on help from a troubled witness olivia cooke to bring the killer to justice.
Bill nighy and olivia cooke star in juan carlos medinas victorianera gothic thriller, the limehouse golem. Bill nighy is an awardwinning british character actor. Still, he becomes obsessed with the limehouse golem slayings, and its initially tangential connection with the case of accused murderess lizzie cree olivia cooke, an aspiring theatrical star who is accused of offing husbandplaywright john cree. Each murder that takes place is soaked in blood and brutality, more so than i expected. Bill nighy, olivia cooke, douglas booth certificate. Scotland yard assigns the case to inspector kildare bill nighy a seasoned. It is the kind of film in which killers will take out the eyes of their. Bill nighy, olivia cooke, douglas booth, eddie marsan. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. A rickmanled version of the film may have been very different, but here nighy brings a warmth of character and sense of humour to the grim plot, aided by a script of surprising comic capability. Bill nighy takes a rare noncomic role as the dapper detective john kildare in 19thcentury london, on the trail of a preripper serial killer nicknamed the limehouse golem.
The question this film does raise is the pronunciation of golem. Over the past four decades, hes appeared in well over 50 features, including some of the most beloved film franchises of all timemaybe youve heard of pirates of the caribbean or harry potter. The limehouse golem trailer 1 2017 bill nighy, olivia cooke thriller movie hd official trailer. The limehouse golem official trailer 2017 bill nighy. The limehouse golem offers oldschool hammerstyle horror anchored by rich. Based on a novel by peter ackroyd, the story follows a seasoned detective as he hunts a ruthless serial killer through the streets of victorian london. As scotland yard detective john kildare, nighy and. This selfconsciously tries to go in a different direction, but makes too obvious a banner of its social justice aspirations. Sep, 2017 we spoke with douglas booth and bill nighy for their victorian londonset mystery the limehouse golem which premiered at the toronto film festival.
We spoke with douglas booth and bill nighy for their victorian londonset mystery the limehouse golem which premiered at the toronto film festival. Watch our interview with douglas booth and bill nighy for their victorian londonset mystery the limehouse golem which premiered at the toronto film festival. It is a murder mystery framed within a story featuring real historical characters, and set in a recreation of victorian london. The filmmakers bring the peasoup fog of 19thcentury london to an aesthetic boil that should be savored. Nighys iconic bafta awardwinning performance as the lovably bitter billy mack, the washedup rock star of love, actually, couldnt be further from his character in director juan carlos medinas upcoming thriller the limehouse golem. Despite being yet another film set in london yawn the limehouse golem is atmospheric and will certainly hold your attention. There are some leaps in time during the film that require you to pay attention. The film, directed by juan carlos medina and scripted by jane goldman, tells the story of detective john kildare bill nighy, who must track down a brutal serial killer in the riverside limehouse. This is a film packed with outrageous touches, which keep the audience on its toes. In the limehouse golem, bawdy limericks and bloody. Apr 10, 2020 this murderer, dubbed the limehouse golem, follows no set pattern, killing men, women, and children seemingly at random.
The limehouse golem a ripperlike killer terrorizes victorian london in this colorful, cluttered thriller. Bill nighy and daniel mays in the limehouse golem 2016 bill nighy in the. Bill nighy is excellent as the lead detective who drives the narrative both uncovering clues and interviewing suspects to trigger flashback sequences but all the cast are equally good. The city of london is gripped with fear as a serial killer dubbed the limehouse golem is on the loose and leaving cryptic messages written in his victims blood. Film wastes a good murder mystery plot and a fine bill nighy performance.
The limehouse golem star bill nighy always wanted to be a. Bill nighy is one great actor, im sadden by the fact that he didnt manage to make a bigger splash earlier, but even now, his presence on the screen brings so much force, so much seriosity, that you take everything in deeper and leaves behind quite an impact with every line he says. Plenty of flair and finesse within each line, plus nighy is a national treasure. Sep 07, 2017 owner of a face thats one of the marvels of modern cinema, bill nighy can give even the most somber movie a comic bent. The limehouse golem, starring bill nighy win a dvd copy. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
While the limehouse golem does offer the chance to spend some time with the companionable bill nighy, as a police detective in 1880s london, some viewers may wonder what he and they are doing. Even as a victorianera scotland yard inspector investigating a series of gruesome murders, nighy manages. Douglas booth and bill nighy on the limehouse golem collider. The limehouse golem official trailer 2017 bill nighy, olivia cooke, serial killer movie hd 2017 rlj entertainment comedy, kids, family and animated fil. Bill nighy who had to step in after the previously cast alan rickman left due to health issues stars as scotland yard investigator john kildare. Bill nighy plays his first cop in the limehouse golem.
Aug 31, 2017 bill nighy takes a rare noncomic role as the dapper detective john kildare in 19thcentury london, on the trail of a preripper serial killer nicknamed the limehouse golem. Despite its east london setting, the film was shot in multiple locations up. The limehouse golem is based on the popular 1994 novel dan leno and the limehouse golem. Bill nighys latest role is the one hes been waiting for gq.
A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times the mythical socalled golem must be responsible. Detective inspector john kildare bill nighy is assigned to the case of the limehouse golem a nefarious, calculating serial killer. A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times the mythical socalled golem must be. Bill nighytaking over for alan rickman, who was originally supposed to have the roleportrays the weathered policeman put in charge of the case, expected to fail and serve as a fallguy for the department. The limehouse golem is just that and has the slate grey streetscapes to match. With the limehouse golem serial killer on the loose and taunting the police with messages written in blood, inspector kildare bill nighy must rely on help from a. The limehouse golem reminded me of the classic british hammer films of 1960s and 70s.
Gothic atmosphere, great sets and costumes and the fabulous bill nighy in the leading roll combine to create an entertaining film that falls shy of being more than just very good. Its a treat to see a ripping yarn set in this films impressionistic evocation of a vital, chaotic city. Dont expect a light touch though, the limehouse golem exists wholly within the gaseous murk of its dark london dwelling. This murderer, dubbed the limehouse golem, follows no set pattern, killing men, women, and children seemingly at random. The limehouse golem is a highly entertaining film dealing with victorian massmurder and is a mix of ripper street the setting and details of the grim lives of the poor, from hell the grand schemes of the killer and revisiting of real victorian crimes and seven the killers notebooks.
Watch the limehouse golem streaming online hulu free trial. The limehouse golem is an incoherent mess now magazine. Sep 02, 2017 a rickmanled version of the film may have been very different, but here nighy brings a warmth of character and sense of humour to the grim plot, aided by a script of surprising comic capability. An old school style gothic whodunnit, the limehouse golem is a ghoulish good time as a pseudo sherlock holmes, inspector john kildare bill nighy, investigates a series of gruesome murders in london. Indeed, the film rattles along at such a pace that most of the characters, including. Hiring a director with an impeccable track record was key to the films success. So his central presence in the limehouse golem, a baroque victorian. Never fear, bill nighy is on the case posted on tuesday, may 9th, 2017 by jack giroux a killer is on the prowl in london circa 1880. The limehouse golem is a 2016 british horrormystery film directed by juan carlos medina from a screenplay by jane goldman. As ever, bill nighy leads the way with his wellcrafted portrayal of the lead detective. This is partly due to the detailed scenic constructions that create a dark, intimate atmosphere but also due to the excellent casting.
Owner of a face thats one of the marvels of modern cinema, bill nighy can give even the most somber movie a comic bent. There arent many scripts that are this uncomplicatedly good, says bill nighy who plays the role of detective inspector john kildare, tasked with uncovering the identity of the serial killer, limehouse golem. Amelia crouch the limehouse golem is a victorian melodrama with all the trimmings. Sep 12, 2016 w ell get to to the juicy and suspenseful murder mystery in a moment, but all discussion about the limehouse golem must begin with bill nighy. Dan leno and the limehouse golem the trial of elizabeth cree, peter ackroyd dan leno and the limehouse golem is a 1994 novel by the british author peter ackroyd.
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