demon barber of Fleet Street

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street refers to the fictional story of Sweeney Todd, a barber in Victorian London who, according to legend, murdered his clients and then had their bodies disposed of via his barber’s chair. The story has been popularized through plays, musicals, and films, highlighting themes of revenge and moral corruption. While based on a myth or urban legend, it symbolizes the dangers of hidden evil in seemingly ordinary settings and explores dark aspects of human nature within a historical context.