Jack's Back 1988
“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.”
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Jack's Back" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- May 6, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Cinema Group, Palisades Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 94 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Cinema Group, Palisades Entertainment
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Jack's Back" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Provided Content:
Synopsis: 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.
Source [1]: Title: Jack's Back (1988). US Release: 05/06/1988. Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, and Crime. Runtime: 1h 37m. Context: One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man sho... (cut off).
Title: Jack's Back
Year: 1988
US Release Date: 05/06/1988
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 1h 37m
Plot: A series of
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“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Jack's Back worth watching?
Jack's Back holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 94 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Jack's Back and when was it released?
Jack's Back is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Jack's Back?
Jack's Back was directed by Rowdy Herrington.
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