10 Rillington Place

The events span the mid-1940s to early 1950s, a period when Britain was emerging from war and rationing persisted. The timeline moves from a 1944 murder in a modest flat to subsequent crimes and investigations through the late 1940s and early 1950s. This era’s social norms and legal processes frame the actions and consequences of the characters, culminating in the trial and aftermath.

10 Rillington Place is a damp, aging terrace in Notting Hill where the film unfolds. The block’s cramped, shadow-filled spaces and communal areas become the backdrop for a string of horrific acts, hidden in plain sight. The setting reflects postwar West London’s housing strains, where ordinary life and danger collide in a single, claustrophobic building.

🕵️ Deception

The narrative centers on how Christie disguises his true nature with charm and manufactured expertise. Deception drives the plot as victims and relatives are misled about the real cause of death and the safety of the home. The film shows the ease with which a seemingly ordinary figure can mask calculated violence, manipulating those around him.

⚖️ Justice

Tim Evans’s trial highlights flaws in the justice system, where fear, testimony, and perception can eclipse truth. The story contrasts public condemnation with the reality of innocence, culminating in a posthumous pardon that arrives too late for Evans. The legal process is portrayed as fallible and sensational, shaping lives beyond the courtroom.

🏠 Domestic Horror

The home becomes a site of dread, where ordinary domestic routines conceal violence. The film uses the intimate setting of a family flat to explore how trust and routine can be weaponized. Everyday sounds and spaces—gas, walls, ceilings—become clues to the hidden horror within.