**_Some highlights, but contrived writing, misleading title, dubious casting and TV-budget feel_** One hundred years after the infamous Whitechapel murders, a copycat killer manifests in Los Angeles. After five duplicate slayings, the police are (mis)led to believe that the murderer committed suicide. If not, the culprit is still on the loose! Being that "Jack’s Back” (1988) is about the second coming of Jack…
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.
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.
Top Cast
James Spader
John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
Cynthia Gibb
Christina "Chris" Moscari
Jim Haynie
Sgt. Gabriel
Robert Picardo
Dr. Carlos Battera
Rod Loomis
Dr. Sidney Tannerson
Rex Ryon
Jack Pendler
Chris Mulkey
Scott Morofsky
John Wesley
Sam Hillard
Bobby Hosea
Tom Dellerton
Danitza Kingsley
Denise Johnson
Anne Betancourt
Mary
Kevin Glover
Neil Finchley
Cassian Elwes
Pimp #1
Kathryn O'Reilly
Hooker
Wendell Wright
Capt. Walter Prentis
Diane Erickson
Andrea Banks
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FAQ about Jack's Back
What is Jack's Back about?
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.
When was Jack's Back released?
Jack's Back was released in 1988.
What genres does Jack's Back belong to?
Jack's Back is categorised as Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime.
Who stars in Jack's Back?
The cast of Jack's Back includes James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, Jim Haynie, Robert Picardo, Rod Loomis.