Victorian Action Films: A Collection of Thrilling Adventures

Description: This classic film, while not action-packed by modern standards, includes intense scenes of transformation and moral conflict set in Victorian London.

Fact: Fredric March won an Academy Award for his dual role in this film, one of the first horror films to win an Oscar.

Description: While not strictly an action film, this thriller delves into the dark underbelly of Victorian London with the infamous Jack the Ripper case. The film's intense atmosphere and action-packed sequences make it a gripping watch.

Fact: Johnny Depp's portrayal of Inspector Abberline was inspired by his own interest in the Ripper case. The film's title comes from the infamous "From Hell" letter, allegedly sent by the Ripper.

Description: This film brings together iconic literary characters from the Victorian era into a team of superhumans to thwart a global threat. It's a perfect blend of action, adventure, and steampunk elements, capturing the essence of the Victorian period.

Fact: The film was based on the comic book series by Alan Moore, who famously disowned the adaptation. Also, it was Sean Connery's last live-action film role before his retirement.

Description: Although primarily a drama, this film includes elements of action and suspense as two rival magicians engage in a deadly game of one-upmanship during the Victorian era.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by Christopher Priest. The rivalry between the characters was inspired by real-life magician rivalries of the time.

Description: Set in the late Victorian era, this film combines horror with action as a man battles his own lycanthropy and a family curse, all while dealing with a mysterious killer.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1941 classic, and it features practical effects for the werewolf transformation scenes.

Description: Guy Ritchie's take on the famous detective adds a modern action flair to the Victorian setting, with Holmes engaging in high-speed chases and fistfights.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr. did much of his own stunt work, including a scene where he jumps off a bridge. The film's fight choreography was inspired by Jackie Chan's style.

Description: This adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel includes elements of action and horror as Dorian Gray's hedonistic lifestyle leads to dark consequences in Victorian London.

Fact: The film features a scene where Dorian's portrait ages, which was created using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: The sequel to the 2009 film, this movie ups the ante with even more action, featuring Holmes and Watson in a battle against Moriarty, set against the backdrop of the Victorian era.

Fact: The film includes a scene where Holmes and Watson play a game of chess, which was actually played by the actors themselves, showcasing their real-life skills.

Description: This film blends historical fiction with a murder mystery, set in the Victorian era, where a detective investigates a series of gruesome killings, leading to thrilling confrontations.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Peter Ackroyd, and it features a fictionalized account of the real-life unsolved murders in Victorian London.

Description: While more of a musical, this adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel includes dramatic and action-packed scenes set in the Victorian era, with the Phantom's dramatic pursuits and the opera house's intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot at Pinewood Studios, where the entire opera house was recreated. It was also the first film to be shot in the newly built "007 Stage."