Hands of the Ripper (1971)

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Hands of the Ripper on IMDb 6.3/10 1,711 votes

Released:
1971-10-17

Overview:
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.

Director:
Peter Sasdy

Runtime:
1h 25min

Genre:
Horror, Thriller

  • Cast:
  • Eric Porter
    as
    Dr. John Pritchard
  • Angharad Rees
    as
    Anna
  • Jane Merrow
    as
    Laura
  • Keith Bell
    as
    Michael
  • Derek Godfrey
    as
    Dysart