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Hands of the Ripper (1971)

“The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...”

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Plot

In the bleak echoes of London's past, a chilling tale unfolds in Hands of the Ripper (1971). Born into the blood-stained lineage of the infamous Jack the Ripper, his infant daughter is scarred forever, her innocent eyes bearing witness to the savage murder of her mother by her father's hands. As the pages of time turn, this traumatic memory manifests into a haunting possession, transforming the now troubled young woman into a chilling conduit for her father's malevolent spirit. Lost in trances that blur reality, she unwittingly continues her father's gruesome legacy, her hands dancing to the symphony of his murderous spree. The horrifying truth remains hidden in the shadowy recesses of her mind, erased from her recollection after each event, leaving her life a patchwork of unexplained horrors. In the labyrinth of her tormented psyche, a sympathetic psychiatrist appears as a beacon of hope. He welcomes her in, resolute in his belief that he can cast out the ghost of the Ripper and restore her sanity. But as the line between patient and psychiatrist blurs, he soon finds himself ensnared in the deadly web of her past. The pursuit of cure spirals into a tragic tale, as the sinister heritage of the Ripper refuses to relinquish its grip. Hands of the Ripper weaves a thrilling tale of possession, redemption, and the haunting echoes of a bloody legacy. The film will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries of nature, nurture, and the indelible imprint of a dark past.

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Hands of the Ripper is a horror movie featuring Eric Porter.

Hands of the Ripper is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, Shout! Factory TV and Tubi TV and it's also available on AMC+.

It is also possible to buy Hands of the Ripper on Amazon Video.