Jack the Ripper

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Jack the Ripper

1959

1h 28m

Horror

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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

One of the finest Ripper films to date.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 28, 2020

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Chris Alexander

Alexander On Film

This is an essential piece of Ripperphilia on film and just an all-around killer bit of sordid period-piece horror.

Feb 5, 2019

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Brad P

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/09/23

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Audience Member

the lack of correct British accents did me in.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

An infamous killer frightens London--England teaming up with US against Jack!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Solid retelling of The Ripper story... While the film is dated by a lack of blood, the atmosphere is great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Robert S Baker

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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

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