• This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper (2000) Soundtrack OST •

In the 1970s, the city of Yorkshire was terrorized by a serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper. This documentary follows the police investigation that spanned over five years and involved over 2 million man-hours.

The Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, targeted women and left a trail of fear and devastation in his wake. The police were under immense pressure to catch him and bring an end to the killings.

Through interviews with detectives, journalists, and victims' families, This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper provides a chilling look at the impact of Sutcliffe's crimes on the community and the tireless efforts to bring him to justice.

As the investigation unfolds, the documentary reveals the mistakes made by the police and the missed opportunities that could have led to Sutcliffe's capture sooner.

This gripping documentary sheds light on one of the most notorious serial killers in British history and the toll his crimes took on the people of Yorkshire.

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Play	Title	Artist
	This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
	Thank You for Being a Friend	Andrew Gold: Performer

User reviews

Kenneth Clark

5/10

The soundtrack's subtle build-up of tension mirrors the escalating urgency of the police investigation as they raced against time to catch the Yorkshire Ripper before more lives were lost.

Richard Allen

7/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the impact of the interviews with detectives, journalists, and victims' families, making their stories even more powerful.

Andrew Turner

8/10

The soundtrack complements the archival footage and reenactments, creating a cohesive and immersive viewing experience.

Karen Hill

6/10

The soundtrack's use of somber and melancholic themes underscores the tragic nature of the Yorkshire Ripper case, highlighting the heartbreaking stories of the victims and their families.

Laura King

7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the fear and devastation caused by the Yorkshire Ripper's crimes, immersing the audience in the dark reality of the case.

Betty Roberts

10/10

The use of subtle instrumentation and eerie soundscapes in the soundtrack adds depth and emotion to the retelling of the Yorkshire Ripper case. The music effectively conveys the fear and uncertainty that gripped the community during the reign of terror, creating a powerful and evocative viewing experience.

Steven Hill

2/10

The soundtrack used throughout the documentary felt repetitive and lacked emotional depth, failing to enhance the intense and chilling atmosphere of the investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper case.

Carol Brown

6/10

The music in the documentary skillfully complements the emotional interviews with detectives, journalists, and victims' families, adding depth and poignancy to their accounts of the impact of the killings.

Paul Nelson

4/10

The music choices at times seemed out of place, detracting from the seriousness of the subject matter and failing to create a sense of tension or suspense that would have heightened the viewer's engagement with the story.

Mary Jones

6/10

The use of haunting melodies and eerie soundscapes in the soundtrack enhances the storytelling, immersing the audience in the atmosphere of fear and dread that surrounded the Yorkshire Ripper case.

Mark Hall

8/10

The use of different musical motifs for the police investigation, the victims' stories, and the killer's perspective adds layers of complexity to the storytelling.

Carol Jackson

8/10

The use of suspenseful and tense music adds to the overall sense of unease and tension felt throughout the series.

Sarah Evans

5/10

The music in the documentary strikes a balance between being evocative and respectful, never overshadowing the gravity of the subject matter but rather enhancing the emotional impact of the storytelling.