JACK'S BACK from PALISADES ENTERTAINMENT (1988). It stars James Spader and Cynthia Gibb. The production budget climbed to $1.5 million. It didn't make its' money back with only $492,519 at the US box Office.
If anyone knows me. I am all about murder and mystery films. Especially from the 1980's. I've posted reviews of at least 12 mystery movies on this blog.
"Jack's Back" tells the story about the 100th anniversary of London's "Jack-The-Ripper." The police in Los Angeles have discovered a copy-cat killer. It is the final date with his last victim and the new killer will have his last victim too.
James Spader plays a student doctor who stumbles onto the new Jack-The-Ripper. This doctor is killed and his twin brother shows up who shocks the police. He also surprises this new Jack. The twin investigates on his own and his life is in danger. He is helped by another student doctor named Chris Moscari (Cynthia Gibb).
This film is so 1980's with the music soundtrack and several over-used "cliches." Minor criticism from a stylish thriller.
I won't give anything away... You will never choose the real killer. There are many twists and turns. So, watch carefully... Plus - James Spader broke out of his high school "blonde" roles. He gives a good performance here from 1988.!!
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