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The Ripper

The Ripper

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The Ripper

1985

1h 42m

4.0(22 votes)

Horror

Overview

An old antique ring turns a college professor into a homicidal maniac when he puts it on. The ring originaly belonged to Jack the Ripper, and the Ripper's spirit possesses whoever wears it.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Tom Schreier

Richard Harwell

Mona Van Pernis

Carol

Wade Tower

Steve

Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Jack the Ripper

Andrea Adams

Cindy

Randall White

Fred

Bennie Lee McGowan

Clerk

Jeffrey R. Fontana

Brian

Wilma Jeanne Cummins

Mrs. Pratt

Karen Morgan Williams

Harlet

Creative team

Directed by: Christopher Lewis
Written by: Bill Groves
Produced by: Linda Lewis

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