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6 May 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
One hundred years ago in the city of London a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught. (Video Australia) morePlot:
A serial killer in Los Angeles celebrates Jack the Ripper's 100th birthday by committing similar murders. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
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Spader's charisma in full force moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | James Spader | ... | John / Rick Westford |
 | Cynthia Gibb | ... | Chris Moscari |
 | Jim Haynie | ... | Sgt. Gabriel |
 | Robert Picardo | ... | Dr. Carlos Battera |
 | Rod Loomis | ... | Dr. Sidney Tannerson |
| Rex Ryon | ... | Jack Pendler |
 | Chris Mulkey | ... | Scott Morofsky |
| Wendell Wright | ... | Capt. Walter Prentis |
 | John Wesley | ... | Sam Hilliard |
| Bobby Hosea | ... | Tom Dellerton |
 | Danitza Kingsley | ... | Denise Johnson |
 | Anne Betancourt | ... | Mary |
| Diane Erickson | ... | Andrea Banks |
| Sis Greenspon | ... | Martha |
| Graham Timbes | ... | Surgeon |
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John: [Slamming his fist down onto the table as he speaks] MY BROTHER DIDN'T KILL ANYBODY moreSoundtrack:
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I am at a loss to explain why James Spader is not a major star. He got a good start with 80s teen flicks and didn't burn out too fast. This movie shows off his acting as well as his on-screen charisma. His everyman is better than Harrison Ford's, usually, because you know there's some intelligence and humanity behind the intensity.
There's some nice moments in the movie, and it has a quirky feel that makes it endearing despite the violent content. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite hold together and the quirkiness doesn't stop it from been a familiar story. Incidentally, despite the direct description of its plot, it's a terrible title.