Jack the Ripper’s legacy lives on in his haunted daughter’s murderous hands.
HANDS OF THE RIPPER
The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...
As a young child Jack the Ripper's daughter witnesses him kill her mother. As a young woman she carries on the murderous reign of her father. A psychiatrist tries to cure her with tragic consequences.
Quick Answer
Hands of the Ripper is a 1971 United Kingdom horror thriller directed by Peter Sasdy about Jack the Ripper’s daughter, who, traumatized by witnessing her mother’s murder, becomes possessed by her father’s spirit and continues his killing spree.
Programmer's Pick
If you thought the Ripper story had run its bloody course, think again—this time his daughter’s got the knife. Hammer-style chills meet psychotronic thrills, all wrapped in Victorian fog and a psychiatrist who should have known better.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Produced by Hammer Film Productions and directed by Peter Sasdy, this 1971 horror film was released in the U.S. as a double feature with Twins of Evil, reflecting Hammer's strategy of pairing genre films for international audiences.
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Why Cult
The film reimagines the infamous killer’s legacy through his daughter, blending real crime legend with supernatural horror.
Anna’s murderous outbursts stem from being possessed by her father’s spirit, adding a chilling psychological twist to the slasher formula.
Set against the foggy streets and shadowy landmarks of London, the film delivers moody period detail and gothic suspense.
The film’s blend of sex, violence, and psychological horror fits right in with the cult British horror tradition.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Witnessing mother’s murder by Jack the Ripper
Possession by Jack the Ripper’s spirit
Uncontrollable murderous trances and killings
Victorian London
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Hands of the Ripper? +
Hands of the Ripper was directed by Peter Sasdy.
How long is Hands of the Ripper? +
Hands of the Ripper runs for 85 minutes.
What genre is Hands of the Ripper? +
Hands of the Ripper is a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch Hands of the Ripper? +
Hands of the Ripper is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How does possession manifest in Anna? +
Anna enters psychotic trances during which she commits murders, but she has no recollection of her actions afterwards.
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