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Ripper

  • 20012001
  • RR
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
2.9K
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Ripper (2001)
  • Horror
  • Thriller
A massacre survivor (A.J. Cook) studies serial killers under a famous expert (Bruce Payne), but her classmates soon start dying at the hands of a Jack the Ripper copycat.A massacre survivor (A.J. Cook) studies serial killers under a famous expert (Bruce Payne), but her classmates soon start dying at the hands of a Jack the Ripper copycat.A massacre survivor (A.J. Cook) studies serial killers under a famous expert (Bruce Payne), but her classmates soon start dying at the hands of a Jack the Ripper copycat.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Eyres
  • Writers
    • John A. Curtis(story)
    • Evan Tylor(story)
    • Pat Bermel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • A.J. Cook
    • Bruce Payne
    • Ryan Northcott
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Eyres
  • Writers
    • John A. Curtis(story)
    • Evan Tylor(story)
    • Pat Bermel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • A.J. Cook
    • Bruce Payne
    • Ryan Northcott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Bruce Payne (I) as Marshall Kane in Ripper
    Ripper (2001)
    Jürgen Prochnow, Kelly Brook, and A.J. Cook in Ripper (2001)
    Ripper (2001)
    Jürgen Prochnow, Kelly Brook, A.J. Cook, Claire Keim, Ryan Northcott, and Bruce Payne in Ripper (2001)
    Ripper (2001)
    Ripper (2001)
    Ripper (2001)
    Jürgen Prochnow, Kelly Brook, A.J. Cook, Claire Keim, Ryan Northcott, and Bruce Payne in Ripper (2001)
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    Ripper (2001)
    Ripper (2001)

    Top cast

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    A.J. Cook
    A.J. Cook
    • Molly Kelleras Molly Keller
    Bruce Payne
    Bruce Payne
    • Marshall Kaneas Marshall Kane
    Ryan Northcott
    Ryan Northcott
    • Jason Kordaas Jason Korda
    Claire Keim
    Claire Keim
    • Chantal Etienneas Chantal Etienne
    Derek Hamilton
    Derek Hamilton
    • Eddie Sackmanas Eddie Sackman
    Daniella Evangelista
    Daniella Evangelista
    • Mary-Anne Nordstromas Mary-Anne Nordstrom
    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    • Andrea (Andy) Carteras Andrea (Andy) Carter
    Kelly Brook
    Kelly Brook
    • Marisa Tavaresas Marisa Tavares
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Detective Kelsoas Detective Kelso
    Courtenay J. Stevens
    Courtenay J. Stevens
    • Aaron Kroekeras Aaron Kroeker
    Robin Collins
    • Kevin Luskas Kevin Lusk
    Leanne Buchanan
    Leanne Buchanan
    • Cheryl Ellisas Cheryl Ellis
    Michael Copley
    • Matt Novakas Matt Novak
    Sean Whale
    Sean Whale
    • Mark Tannenbaumas Mark Tannenbaum
    Crystal Dalman
    Crystal Dalman
    • Ellie Eckhartas Ellie Eckhart
    Josh Byer
    Josh Byer
    • Bennieas Bennie
    Stuart Adamson
    • Stoneras Stoner
    Christy Sandback
    • Brendaas Brenda
    • Director
      • John Eyres
    • Writers
      • John A. Curtis(story)
      • Evan Tylor(story)
      • Pat Bermel(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (at around 6 mins) The name on the sailing boat Molly is seen on at the beginning of the film is 'Mary Kelly' referencing back to a Ripper victim.
    • Goofs
      (at around 46 mins) During the car chase, the model of the blue car changes back and forth. You can see this by looking at the grill, for most of the chase the badge is in the middle, but at one point near the beginning, and once the car is at the cliff edge the badge is in the top right hand corner of the grill.
    • Quotes

      Molly Keller: For a time there I wasn't thinking clearly. I was confused. In limbo. I mean, this is 1888, right? I knew I was Jack. Cunning Jack. Quiet Jack. Jack's my name. Jack whose sword never sleeps. Not the good shepherd. Not the prince of peace. I'm right Jack. Spring out Jack. Saucy Jack. Jack from Hell. Trade name: Jack the Ripper.

    • Connections
      Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Spider-Man: Virtual Mortality (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Liquid Mantra
      Written and Performed by Noah Nine

      Produced by Sean Dillon (as Sean Dillion) and Richard Dolmat

      Courtesy of Stellar Tunes Publishing

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Tries to be different from slasher movies but fails
    When I saw the title and cover I was hoping that the movie would be like "Ripper" (videogame 1996 starring Christopher Walken). It was an excellent game that combined the old legend about Jack the Ripper with cyber technology. The result a "killer" thriller. But sadly I have to report that "Ripper: Letter from Hell" is nothing like that game. It is just a slasher movie with a very pretentious story. First of all there were some good moments. But overall I missed tension. The murders seem brutal and bloody, but the violence isn't explicit. Also a big problem is that the characters are not very likable. So you won't care for them if they die. The only exciting thing is wanting to find out who the killer is. When the characters have a dialog in one scene it somehow doesn't connect with what happened before the scene. I got the feeling that scenes were missing. This should not have been a problem if the the story was straightforward and clear. This is not the case. The story is confusing as hell. (Maybe that is why we would need a letter to explain things.) And if you were hoping for a decent climax than you will be disappointed. The way it is presented leaves room open for different interpretations. Normally I would love such an ending. Here it isn't very effective. The ending doesn't clear up motive for the killings. Also the connection between Jack the ripper and the killer is not explained very well. There is very little background given on the original Jack the Ripper murders. Assuming that you are not familiar with the murders committed by Jack the Ripper you could easily put some other famous serial killer in his place. The end result would be the same. Since good old Jack still makes quite the impression today he deserves much better treatment. I could have forgiven the pretentious ending if the movie would have been entertaining and exciting but as I said earlier the movie lacked tension and is quite boring. Jurgen Prochnow and Bruce Payne should be ashamed with their performances. It clearly shows that they don't believe in this project and only are in this movie for the money. You know I get it sometimes you have no choice but to be in certain films in order to make a living. But is it that too much too ask that once you are involved you can give it a little effort.

    I know that like me some of you will be intrigued because of the name Ripper but believe me that nothing remotely interesting has been done with it. A giant waste of your time.
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    • Mar 24, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2002 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ripper: Letter from Hell
    • Filming locations
      • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Prophecy Entertainment
      • Studio Eight Productions
      • Prophecy Pictures International
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,348
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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