The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...
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.
Hands of the Ripper (1971) is a horror and thriller film directed by Peter Sasdy, released on October 17, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow and Keith Bell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
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Eric Porter
as Dr. John Pritchard
Angharad Rees
as Anna
Jane Merrow
as Laura
Keith Bell
as Michael
Derek Godfrey
as Dysart
Dora Bryan
as Mrs. Golding
Marjorie Rhodes
as Mrs. Bryant
Barry Lowe
as Mr. Wilson
Lynda Baron
as Long Liz
Marjie Lawrence
as Dolly
Norman Bird
as Police Inspector
Margaret Rawlings
as Madame Bullard
Directed by Peter Sasdy, written by Edward Spencer Shew and L.W. Davidson, produced by Aida Young.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 81 ratings.
_**Beware: the daughter of Jack the Ripper is on the loose**_ In 1906 London the troubled daughter of Jack the Ripper (Angharad Rees) is taken in by a sympathetic Freudian psychologist (Eric Porter) who wants to study her condition and “fix” her, but she’s soon prowling the Whitechapel district. Jane Merrow, Keith Bell and Derek Godfrey are also on hand. “Hands of the Ripper” (1971) is Victorian horror from Hammer…
Reviewed on October 4, 2021
This is quite an intriguing take on the established "Ripper" murders - as seen through he eyes of his daughter. She's but a bairn when she sees him at work and is unsurprisingly traumatised by the whole experience. Now grown to adulthood, "Anna" (Angharad Rees) finds herself the unwitting agent of a psychological impulse to continue in her father's stead. The sympathetic doctor "Pritchard" (Eric Porter) tries to…
Reviewed on January 25, 2025
Exploring the psychology of murder This has the tell-tale signs of a Hammer production, but it does not stray as far as some as the others into incredulity, but instead remains somewhat grounded in its own narrative consistency. It is superbly acted and well-directed, looks and sounds great, and carries itself well. Of course you can harp about the production quality, but this is from 1971, and allowances have to…
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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The main cast of Hands of the Ripper (1971) includes Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow, Keith Bell and Derek Godfrey. The film was directed by Peter Sasdy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Hands of the Ripper was released on October 17, 1971 and runs for 1h 25m.
Hands of the Ripper (1971) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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