The Ripper(1985)
The Ripper Synopsis
An old antique ring turns a college professor into a homicidal maniac when he puts it on. The ring originaly belonged to Jack the Ripper, and the Ripper's spirit possesses whoever wears it.
The Ripper (1985) is a horror film directed by Christopher Lewis, released on November 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Tom Schreier, Mona Van Pernis, Wade Tower and Tom Savini. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Lewis
- Writers:
- Bill Groves
- Producers:
- Linda Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Paul MacFarlane
- Composer:
- Rod Slane
- Production:
- United Entertainment Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Ripper Videos & Clips
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The Ripper Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tom Schreier
Tom Schreier
as Richard Harwell
- Mona Van Pernis
Mona Van Pernis
as Carol
- Wade Tower
Wade Tower
as Steve
Tom Savini
as Jack the Ripper
- Andrea Adams
Andrea Adams
as Cindy
- Randall White
Randall White
as Fred
- Bennie Lee McGowan
Bennie Lee McGowan
as Clerk
- Jeffrey R. Fontana
Jeffrey R. Fontana
as Brian
- Wilma Jeanne Cummins
Wilma Jeanne Cummins
as Mrs. Pratt
- Karen Morgan Williams
Karen Morgan Williams
as Harlet
- Patti Beth Abbott
Patti Beth Abbott
as Waitress
- Alicia Todd
Alicia Todd
as Judy
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Lewis, written by Bill Groves, produced by Linda Lewis.
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The Ripper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Ripper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ripper online?
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The Ripper (1985) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ripper?
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The main cast of The Ripper (1985) includes Tom Schreier, Mona Van Pernis, Wade Tower, Tom Savini and Andrea Adams. The film was directed by Christopher Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ripper released?
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The Ripper was released on November 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Ripper worth watching?
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The Ripper (1985) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ripper?
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Yes. The official The Ripper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.