
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonThe plotting is too haphazard to completely overcome any deficiencies. |
| User ReviewPrivate USome language, but an awesme suspense movie! |
| User ReviewRichard Mwhat a thriller! a good film all the way thru. very psychological. great acting from james spader, plays twins on both counts n he pulls both characters off. amazing skill, a must see. |
| User ReviewJanice PThis is one of those movies that you don't know why you like it, but do. I end up watching it at least once a year. |
| User ReviewSCOTT FREE AKA MISTER MIRACLEI REMEMBER WATCHING THIS ON HBO IN THE LATE 80'S AND ITS STILL KICKS ASS , SPADER PLAYS TWO TWINS THE MOVIE ALWAYS HAS YOU GUESSING WHERES THE DVD AT? |
| User ReviewAlex rSometimes there is a forgotten gem of a horror film that resurfaces and manages to grab your attention; in the case Jack's Back it is very much the case. This is a well crafted horror film that boasts elements of crime and thriller films and the result is a truly unique film with some very good performances. The beauty part about the film is that it has much more mature elements than your standard Slasher film. The acting here is quite good and there is genuine tension in many scenes. Films in this genre are rare because they don't just feature mindless killing, and it adds much depth and suspense to the story and film. Slasher films are great fun, but they're even better when they have a well executed script, good performances and terrific kill sequences. Halloween, Black Christmas and Just Before Dawn are prime examples of such movies that successfully used suspense in the plot to elevate the film from just another Slasher film. The result is an impressive feature that is sure to thrill diehard genre fans that enjoy finding forgotten films that are at times better than most of the standard films in the genre. James Spader does some fine work here, and he is well suited for the part he plays. If you're looking for a well crafted horror Jack's Back is one of those films that is worth seeing, and merits to be rediscovered by horror enthusiasts due to the fact that it's a tense, smart and above all memorable outing that stands as one of the most impressive Slashers due in part to its well written script, genuine scares and well paced tension. |
| User ReviewFilmGrinder SSurprisingly clever serial killer thriller with two good performances both given by James Spader. (Yes, I meant that exactly as I wrote it.) |
| User Reviewmirabella 1Rather good little sleeper from 1988, starring James Spader in a dual role (I will not give away anything more!) Above-average offering, with copycat Ripper killings in present-day America. Lots of interesting twists & turns, so fasten your seat-belts & pay attention! I am unsure as to why it failed to do better at the box-office....audiences can be irksomely fickle! |
| User ReviewBonnie Mnot that great movie that i love to watch because i like James Spader. never forgot it for some reason. (thanks for adding it) |
| User ReviewMary Gnot that great movie that i love to watch because i like James Spader. never forgot it for some reason. (thanks for adding it) |