The Ripper (1985): Cast & Where to Watch
The Ripper is a 1985 horror film directed by Christopher Lewis, starring Tom Savini as Jack the Ripper, Andrea Adams and Bennie Lee McGowan. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Night Flight Plus.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Christopher Lewis
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ripper About?
The premise of The Ripper without spoilers.
When a college professor discovers an old antique ring that once belonged to Jack the Ripper, he puts it on and becomes possessed by the infamous killer’s spirit. The cursed artifact transforms him into a homicidal maniac, driving him to brutal acts as the Ripper’s darkness takes control.
The Ripper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pay phone
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- kiss
- laughter
- telephone call
- maniac
- homicidal maniac
- ring
- professor
- jack-the-ripper
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- college
- shot on video
- ring stuck on finger
- revolver
- product placement
- police car
- policeman
- shot to death
- night
- hugging
- convertible
- making out
- park
- electronic music score
- throat slit
- scream
- dripping blood
- blood spurting
- out of gas
- talking to oneself
- making coffee
- watching tv
- kitchen
- bare chested male
- exposed intestines
- intestines
- college student
- dance class
- dance instructor
- university professor
- college classroom
- classroom
- teacher
- brass bed
- bed headboard
- blonde girl
- woman wrapped in a towel
- telephone
Where to Watch The Ripper
Stream it on Cineverse and Night Flight Plus. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Ripper Cast & Characters
Tom Savini leads the cast as Jack the Ripper, with Andrea Adams as Cindy and Bennie Lee McGowan as Clerk. Directed by Christopher Lewis; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christopher Lewis
- Tom Savini as Jack the Ripper
- Andrea Adams as Cindy
- Bennie Lee McGowan as Clerk
- Karen Morgan Williams as Harlet
Also Starring in The Ripper
· 10 more- Mona Van Pernis Carol
- Wade Tower Steve
- Tom Schreier Richard Harwell
- Randall White Fred
- Jeffrey R. Fontana Brian
- Wilma Jeanne Cummins Mrs. Pratt
- Patti Beth Abbott Waitress
- Alicia Todd Judy
- Vic Seals Officer
- Vicki Pemberton-Thomson Amy
The Ripper Also Known As
Also known as “魔鬼开膛手”.
- Also known as
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- 魔鬼开膛手
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Movies Like The Ripper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hands of the Ripper, Jack the Ripper and Night Ripper.
The Ripper FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Ripper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ripper?
The Ripper runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Ripper released?
The Ripper was released on November 1, 1985.
Who directed The Ripper?
The Ripper was directed by Christopher Lewis.
More films by Christopher Lewis Who is in the cast of The Ripper?
The Ripper stars Tom Savini as Jack the Ripper, Andrea Adams as Cindy and Bennie Lee McGowan as Clerk, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Ripper?
In the US, The Ripper is streaming on Cineverse, Night Flight Plus and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Ripper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ripper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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