Review of Hands of the Ripper (1971) by Colin F — 31 Dec 2010
Probably one of Hammers last great films and put a brand new spin on the Jack the Ripper story. Basically Jack the Rippers murders his wife in front of their daughter which leaves the daughter mentally disturbed and basically if anyone kisses her she flashes back and becomes a deranged killer.
It might sound like B Movie stuff but it really is an excellent film with faultless production values like most of Hammers films. The film works so well because Angharad Rees whoâ(TM)s plays the Rippers now grown up daughter can one minute come across as a innocent girl but then can transform into a mad deranged killer.
This is without a doubt though Hammer Horrorâ(TM)s most gory film, the scene where she sticks the needles in Lynda Baronâ(TM)s eye, I just have to look away itâ(TM)s a really horrible scene which I canâ(TM)t believe they got away with in 1971.
An excellent if at times slightly disturbing Horror film, still stands up very well today.
This review of Hands of the Ripper (1971) was written by Colin F on 31 Dec 2010.
Hands of the Ripper has generally received mixed reviews.
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