Jack's Back
1988 · Movie · 97 min · ★ 5.4 · 66% critics
When a string of modern-day murders echoes the crimes of Jack the Ripper, suspicion falls on a young doctor. After his death, his identical twin becomes determined to clear his brother’s name, following unsettling clues and visions toward the real killer.
Also known as Red Rain · The Ripper
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-05-06
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (88 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like pulpy 1980s suspense, serial-killer mysteries, and a moody B-movie vibe somewhat in the lane of Dead of Winter or Lady in White; Not for you if you want tight plotting or real surprises.
Pros: strong lead performance; suspenseful setup; late-night atmosphere | Cons: predictable twists; contrived writing; cheap TV feel
Themes
- hypnosis
- scalpel
- dual role
Cast & crew
James Spader
as John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
Cynthia Gibb
as Christina "Chris" Moscari
Jim Haynie
as Sgt. Gabriel
Robert Picardo
as Dr. Carlos Battera
Rod Loomis
as Dr. Sidney Tannerson
- RR
Rex Ryon
as Jack Pendler
Chris Mulkey
as Scott Morofsky
John Wesley
as Sam Hillard
Bobby Hosea
as Tom Dellerton
Danitza Kingsley
as Denise Johnson
Directed by Rowdy Herrington