The series Slasher is back with its Fifth season. Originally on Netflix, the fourth and current seasons are now on Shudder. The subtitle for this one is Ripper.
In late 19th Century Toronto, a murder of a young woman reminiscent of the Ripper era crimes is committed. Twelve years later a figure in black widow's garb begins committing a series of brutal murders of individuals who may have had something to do with the earlier crime and the coverup and framing of an innocent man. A young police detective assigned to the case is having difficulty trying to convince his superior that he may have evidence, but he is being blocked by the political and social elite of the city.
As with the previous season streamed on Shudder, which dealt with a family turning on each other to inherit a fortune, this series is more brutal and violent than the earlier Netflix episodes. If blood and gore disturb you then I would pass on this.
One of the interesting things about the series is that like American Horror Story actors often return in later seasons playing completely different characters. A villain in one series might return the next as a suspect or innocent victim. For instance, Christopher Jacot (Eureka, Going the Distance) and Paula Brancati (Being Erica, Dark Oracle) have been in every season.
Gory and realistic practical effects really push this over the top. There are some sexual situations implied in the first two episodes, the only ones I've seen.
