rivanerakaren Chilling movie to watch because its based on real events, but the acting is superb. I watched the latest one with Tim Roth and as far as I'm concerned they are both 10/10. Watch them both you won't be disappointed.

bkoganbing There's been a lot of revisionist theories put forth by professional and amateur criminologists concerning the murders at 10 Rillington Place. People who lived at that address tended to check in, but not check out. It was more fatal to live there than at the Bates Motel.Midway between the killings attributed to John Chrystie one Timothy Evans was tried and hanged for killing his wife and infant daughter. The luckless Evans played here by John Hurt and the portion of Chrystie's killing spree portrayed here in 10 Rillington Place is when Chrystie kills Mrs. Evans played here by Judy Geeson.Watching Richard Attenborough as Chrystie he reminds me a bit of one of the heavily made up characters Kirk Douglas did in The List Of Adrian Messenger. You might remember Mr.Pithian who Dana Wynter comes across in Adrian Messenger's flat who says he's there to take care of Adrian's cat. Attenborough affects that same inoffensive mild look and voice as he lures victims to a position where he uses gas on them to paralyze them so they don't struggle while being strangled. It's chillingly effective.In his long career as an actor Richard Attenborough played a variety of parts, both good guys and bad guys. In 10 Rillington Place he stretches the limits of his considerable talents.This one will scare the pants off you.

Essex_Rider I first saw this film when it was released, of course, the world has moved on since then and the infamous Rillington Place long demolished. However, the Director, Richard Fleischer, did use the original location when filming this. It certainly added to the atmosphere to the point that it couldn't be replicated today. Richard Attenborough is truly amazing as Christie. Quiet and creepy but you feel the underlying violence just waiting to explode from under the surface. John Hurt is quite simply brilliant as the unfortunate and illiterate Evans. His reaction when learning his wife is dead is a tour de force of acting and shows just why he is so treasured today. I will never forget him when being led to the gallows, it was the stuff of nightmares. The lovely Judy Geeson plays the unfortunate Beryl Evans at the perfect pitch. The entire cast act this cinematic gem to perfection, and many actors today will go far if they can get even halfway as good as these were. I was lucky enough to obtain a DVD of this and what a refreshing change to see a handful of actors, with no special effects, make a truly memorable film. I'd give this 10 out of 10 and would say that if you get the chance, watch this film.

Elinor Lambert I have a detailed knowledge of this tragic story since I have read Kennedy's and Eddowes's books. The first time I watched the film I was hooked on the story and started research it. After reading both books with 2 different opinions on the story I watched the film again and noticed that there are a few errors in the film. Firstly Evans never agreed to Beryl's abortion. Secondly the chemical formula for Carbon Monoxide is CO not CO2. Finally Muriel had catarrh not bronchitis. But even so this is a very tragic and gripping story which will make you question capital punishment. Richard Attenborough brilliant portrayal of Christie will give you shivers down your spine. Furthermore the outstanding acting by John Hurt who plays Evans will keep you hooked on the story until it ends.