The Limehouse Golem

The Limehouse Golem

London in 1880. In the most dangerous area of ​​the city, Limehouse, a series of gruesome and bloody murders takes place. Among the local population, there are rumors that the killer is none other than the mythological monster Golem - a clay statue that can be revived with the help of magic. Previously, everyone thought that these were only tales of the ancient dark times ... This time, the police encountered a previously unknown killer with a special style, no one can solve this case. With no other options, an experienced detective, Inspector John Kildare, is assigned to investigate. But if he doesn't find the killer, many people will suffer, including himself. Read more The film is an adaptation of Peter Ackroyd's novel The Trial of Elizabeth Cree. The film was directed by Juan Carlos Bedina. He previously worked on the project "Insensitive" (2012). The main role of Detective Kildare was played by Bill Nighy. He is known for the films "Real Love" (2003), "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006), "Rock Wave" (2009), "Boyfriend from the Future" (2013). The film also starred: Olivia Cooke ("Me, Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015), the series "Bates Motel"), Eddie Marsan ("21 Grams" (2003), "The Illusionist" (2005), "Sherlock Holmes" (2009)), Douglas Booth ("Worrying for Boy" (2010), "Christopher and His Kind" (2011), "Romeo and Juliet" (2013)). The premiere of the film took place on September 10, 2016 at the International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. Film critics at https://www.rottentomatoes.com gave the tape 57% positive reviews (4/7).