The Ripper (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, The Ripper is a thriller, krimi, horror and mystery film directed by Rowdy Herrington, running about 97 minutes. “Der Killer kommt aus dem Dunkeln...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Los Angeles ermordet ein Serienkiller nach dem berüchtigten Muster von Jack the Ripper reihenweise Prostituierte. Die Polizei hat den Medizinstudenten John Westford als Verdächtigen im Visier, doch dieser begeht kurz darauf Selbstmord. Sein Zwillingsbruder Rick glaubt jedoch nicht, dass sein Bruder sich umgebracht hat, sondern dass er Opfer des wahren Täters wurde. Auf eigene Faust macht er sich auf die Jagd nach dem modernen Jack the Ripper...
Who’s in it. The Ripper stars James Spader as John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford, Cynthia Gibb as Christina "Chris" Moscari, Jim Haynie as Sgt. Gabriel and Robert Picardo as Dr. Carlos Battera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Ripper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ripper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Ripper (1988)?
- In USA, The Ripper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ripper worth watching?
- The Ripper holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, krimi, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ripper?
- The Ripper stars James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, Jim Haynie, Robert Picardo and Rod Loomis.
- When was The Ripper released?
- The Ripper was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.