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Jack the Ripper

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A killer known in the press as "Jack the Ripper" is targeting prostitutes in London. British Inspector O'Neill (Eddie Byrne) and American detective Sam Lowry (Lee Patterson) are on the case, and they team up with Anne Ford (Betty McDowall), a charity hospital worker who helps prostitutes. While digging up information for the lawmen, she forms a bond with one such troubled young woman, but the killer then begins stalking Anne and her friend, waiting for his chance to strike.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/28/2020
3.5/4
[UPDATED 2025 4K + BLU-RAY REVIEW] One of the finest Ripper films to date. Go to Full Review Chris Alexander Alexander On Film 02/05/2019
This is an essential piece of Ripperphilia on film and just an all-around killer bit of sordid period-piece horror. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brad P @Bradster69 03/02/2023 Jack the Ripper has been realized so many different ways as a contemporary character it's hard to compare this film to others where he is featured. I liked the Hammer-esque approach here, and making The Ripper something a touch beyond simply evil (at least, until his identity is known) was a smart decision. See more 06/21/2020 the lack of correct British accents did me in. See more 05/07/2014 An infamous killer frightens London--England teaming up with US against Jack!! See more 06/26/2011 Thought it was pretty good, it was showing on AMC and older horror movies are great to watch for the sheer fact that its not all about the gore to keep you interested. It is in black and white and the characters are definitely like the 50's but I think people should watch it just to appreciate old horror films again See more 12/18/2010 A dull and fictious Jack the ripper story. I understand they were going for a fiction approach, but it just didn't work. The ultimate reasoning for the killings was extremely unsatisfying. The American who was brought into investigate didn't get enough screen time. See more 12/22/2009 Solid retelling of The Ripper story... While the film is dated by a lack of blood, the atmosphere is great. See more Read all reviews
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Robert S Baker

Director

Monty Berman

Director

Lee Patterson

Sam Lowry

Eddie Byrne

Inspt. O'Neill

Betty McDowall

Anne Ford

George Rose

Clarke
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Synopsis A killer known in the press as "Jack the Ripper" is targeting prostitutes in London. British Inspector O'Neill (Eddie Byrne) and American detective Sam Lowry (Lee Patterson) are on the case, and they team up with Anne Ford (Betty McDowall), a charity hospital worker who helps prostitutes. While digging up information for the lawmen, she forms a bond with one such troubled young woman, but the killer then begins stalking Anne and her friend, waiting for his chance to strike.
Director
Robert S Baker, Monty Berman
Production Co
Mid Century Film Productions
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m