Jack's Back

Jack's Back

One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught.

1988 · 97 min · ★ 5.4 · Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer.

Directed by Rowdy Herrington · Written by Rowdy Herrington

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James Spader John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
Cynthia Gibb Christina "Chris" Moscari
Jim Haynie Sgt. Gabriel
Robert Picardo Dr. Carlos Battera
Rod Loomis Dr. Sidney Tannerson
Rex Ryon Jack Pendler
Chris Mulkey Scott Morofsky
John Wesley Sam Hillard
Bobby Hosea Tom Dellerton
Danitza Kingsley Denise Johnson
Anne Betancourt Mary
Kevin Glover Neil Finchley

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