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The Limehouse Golem

2016·Movie
1h 49min
IMDb6.3Metacritic635.6Rotten Tomatoes74%55%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuHooplaShudder

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The Limehouse Golem fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Mystery, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Before the ripper, fear had another name.

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.
Victorian MysteryGothic HorrorSerial KillerAtmosphericIntriguingPsychological ThrillerDarkSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Juan Carlos Medina, Nickie Sault, Tamara King
Written by:
Jane Goldman, Peter Ackroyd
Produced by:
Jane Goldman, Elizabeth Karlsen, Peter Hampden
Composed by:
Robert Farr, Lee Herrick, Laura Katz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Limehouse Golem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Limehouse Golem legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuHooplaShudderAcorn TVPluto TVAcornTV

The Limehouse Golem is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Acorn TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Limehouse Golem worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Limehouse Golem rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Limehouse Golem?

1 h 49 min

The Limehouse Golem runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Limehouse Golem?

Critics69
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Limehouse Golem higher (69) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Limehouse Golem in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Limehouse Golem?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Limehouse Golem in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Limehouse Golem use?

Abusive ParentsBittersweet EndingDeath by Falling OverSweet Polly OliverBig BadKarma HoudiniAntagonist TitleFreudian ExcuseAdaptational Alternate EndingDisposable Sex WorkerBondage Is BadDomestic Abuseand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Limehouse Golem, including Abusive Parents, Bittersweet Ending, Death by Falling Over.