Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Perry L — 10 Jan 2014

An excellent horror film depicting Jacob Singer dying a slow agonizing death after being fatally wounded during his tour of the Viet Nam war.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Perry L on 10 Jan 2014.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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