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Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Pure escapism
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+31)
Critics 83Audiences 52GoodWatch 68
Tomatometer83%
IMDb5.8
Letterboxd · 13 K ratings2.9/5
Audience score40%
Running time
1 h 37 min
A typical length for horror movies
typical 9597Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 4 countries, rent or buy in 3 more
Released
1988
May 6, 1988
38 years ago
Genres
HorrorThrillerMysteryCrimeLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 14 more30 people
- James SpaderJohn Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
- Cynthia GibbChristina "Chris" Moscari
- Jim HaynieSgt. Gabriel
- Robert PicardoDr. Carlos Battera
- Rod LoomisDr. Sidney Tannerson
- RRRex RyonJack Pendler
- Chris MulkeyScott Morofsky
- John WesleySam Hillard
- Bobby HoseaTom Dellerton
Danitza KingsleyDenise Johnson
Anne BetancourtMary
Kevin GloverNeil Finchley- CECassian ElwesPimp #1
Kathryn O'ReillyHooker
Wendell WrightCapt. Walter Prentis- DEDiane EricksonAndrea Banks
- SGSis GreensponMartha
Graham TimbesSurgeon
Mario MachadoAnchorman- PDPaul Du PrattCollin Marsh
- RFRana FordEmily Miller
- DPDaniela PetrSister
- SRShawne RoweHelen
John HarrisonChooch
Directing · 5
- Rowdy Herrington Director, Writer
- Ellen Rauch First Assistant Director
- Steve Hirsen Second Unit Director
- Richard W. Abramitis Second Assistant Director
- Cynthia Engler Script Supervisor
Production · 7
- Cassian Elwes Producer
- Tim Moore Producer
- Kimba Hills Casting
- Mary McLaglen Production Manager
- Laura Greenlee Production Coordinator
- Spencer Clarke Location Manager
Camera · 8
- Shelly Johnson Director of Photography
- Rodney Veto Best Boy Grip
- Keith Gorman Still Photographer
- Marlin Hall Key Grip
- Robin Semple Grip
- Don Devine Camera Operator
Editing · 3
- Harry B. Miller III Editor, Sound Supervisor
- Folmer Wiesinger Assistant Editor
- Barry Rubinow Associate Editor, Sound Supervisor
Sound · 10
- Danny Di Paola Music
- Greg P. Russell Sound Mixer
- Robert J. Anderson Jr. Sound Mixer
- Jeffrey J. Haboush Sound Mixer
- Mark Herman Sound Editor
- Lorraine Salk Sound Editor
Art · 7
- Piers Plowden Production Design
- Michael Gastaldo Property Master
- Nick Goodman Leadman
- William Small Assistant Property Master
- Deborah Evans Set Decoration
- Vickey Kheel Art Department Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Susie DeSanto Costume Designer
- Karoly Balazs Key Makeup Artist, Key Hair Stylist
- Barbara Wolfe Key Makeup Artist, Key Hair Stylist
- Yvonne Cervantes Costumer
- John Naulin Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Julie Mauger Hairstylist
Lighting · 4
- Richard Ricci Electrician
- Michael Bolner Gaffer
- Rick Herrington Best Boy Electric
- Charles A. Severson Electrician
Other crew · 14
- Jerry Spicer Stunt Coordinator
- Neil Summers Stunts
- Tom Morga Stunts
- Kimberly Bailey Craft Service
- Eddie Braun Stunts
- Jeff Jensen Stunts
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