1888

Films that take place in

 * Many of the events from David Lynch's The Elephant Man take place during this year. The film also chronicles the events leading up to the death of John Merrick in 1890.

Miscellaneous

 * The unidentified madmen that has come to be known as Jack the Ripper murders at least five prostitutes in London's East End. His legend has become the basis of many films over the years.