The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire (2002): Cast & Plot
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire is a 2002 crime thriller directed by Rodney Gibbons, starring Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes, Kenneth Welsh and Norris Domingue. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Rodney Gibbons
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Muse Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire About?
The premise of The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cunning, elusive killer is outwitting Sherlock Holmes in Whitechapel, the London district infamous for Jack the Ripper. Three monks are discovered dead, seemingly drained by a vampire, and a new wave of blood‑thirsty murders begins. As bizarre clues surface, Holmes and Dr. Watson must determine whether a supernatural predator is at work or a more human menace hides behind the legend.
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- sherlock holmes character
- dr. john watson character
- criminal investigation
- friend
- skeptic
- sacrilege
- ritual murder
- message written in blood
- subway
- vampire
- victorian era
- london england
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- scotland yard
- rivalry
- rabies
- puncture wound
- psychic
- pipe smoking
- murder
- gardening tool
- fake illness
- endangered species
- duplicate key
- deduction
- curse
- crypt
- bloody gloves
- blind woman
- biologist
- atheism
- monk
- monastery
- bat
- detective
- private detective
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire Cast & Characters
Matt Frewer leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Watson and Norris Domingue as Bruder Sinclair. Directed by Rodney Gibbons; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rodney Gibbons
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Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes -
Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Watson - Norris Domingue as Bruder Sinclair
- Isabel Dos Santos as Signora de la Rosa
Also Starring in The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire
· 2 more- Neville Edwards Dr. Chagas
- Maria Bertrand Woman in Cape
More from Rodney Gibbons
More films directed by Rodney Gibbons: Deadly Isolation, The Royal Scandal, The Sign of Four and Wilder.
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire Plot Summary
What happens in The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a fog-draped night in Whitechapel, Sherlock Holmes, [Matt Frewer], and Dr. Watson, [Kenneth Welsh], are drawn into a puzzling string of murders that rattles a neighborhood still haunted two years after the infamous Jack the Ripper killings. The locals whisper that a vampire has resurfaced, said to be brought back from a recent mission in Guyana, feeding on fear as much as blood.
As they investigate the deaths, a careful debate about the supernatural unfolds. Watson clings to the possibility of vampires, while Holmes remains quietly skeptical, determined to prove the killings are the work of a living human rather than undead creatures. The case tests their methods and temperaments, pushing Holmes to seek explanations grounded in evidence even as the city whispers of occult threats.
Full summary
The whole story of The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which London neighborhood do the murders take place?
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes und die Jagd nach dem Vampir von London” and “シャーロック・ホームズ vs ヴァンパイア”.
- Also known as
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- Sherlock Holmes und die Jagd nach dem Vampir von London
- シャーロック・ホームズ vs ヴァンパイア
- Sherlock Holmes - Der Vampir von Whitechapel
- Шерлок Холмс и доктор Ватсон: Дело о вампире из Уайтчэпела
- O Vampiro de Whitechapel
- A kápolna vámpírja (Halál a kolostorban)
- Sherlock Holmes et le Vampire de Whitechapel
- El caso del vampiro de Whitechapel
- Il Vampiro di Whitechapel
- Smrt v klášteře
- Sprawa wampira z Białej Kaplicy
- 教堂魅影
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- Smrť v kláštore
- Le mystère de Whitechapel
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Movies Like The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Last Vampyre, Jack the Ripper and Jack the Ripper.
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The Last Vampyre 1993 -
Jack the Ripper 1988 -
Jack the Ripper 1959 -
A Study in Terror 1965 -
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking 2004 -
The Hound of the Baskervilles 2002 -
Mark of the Vampire 1935 -
From Hell 2001 -
The Hound of the Baskervilles 1983 -
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death 1943 -
The Hound of the Baskervilles 1988 -
The Monster of London City 1964
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire?
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire released?
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire was released on October 27, 2002.
Who directed The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire?
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire was directed by Rodney Gibbons.
More films by Rodney Gibbons Who is in the cast of The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire?
The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire stars Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes, Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Watson and Norris Domingue as Bruder Sinclair, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire have a post-credit scene?
No. The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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