Sweeny

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Sweeney Todd is a fictional character originating from the penny dreadful serial The String of Pearls, which ran from 1846 to 1847. The character, a murderous barber operating from Fleet Street, became central to 19th-century melodrama and London folklore. In the original narrative, Todd kills his patrons with a straight razor and collaborates with Mrs. Lovett, who transforms the victims into meat pie filling. The story has been adapted and reimagined across numerous media formats throughout subsequent centuries, cementing its place in popular culture.