Hands of the Ripper

"The hands of Jack the Ripper live again..."

Jul 13 1972 R 1h 25m
Horror

A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.

Plot

The infant daughter of Jack the Ripper is witness to the brutal murder of her mother by her father. Fifteen years later she is a troubled young woman who is seemingly possessed by the spirit of her father. While in a trance she continues his murderous killing spree but has no recollection of the events afterwards. A sympathetic psychiatrist takes her in and is convinced he can cure her condition. Soon, however, he regrets his decision.

Written by

Lewis Davidson, Edward Spencer Shew

Directed by

Peter Sasdy

Cast

Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Hammer Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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Trailers
Hands of the Ripper (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
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