Jack's Back1988
Jack's Back (1988)
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Cast
as John/Rick Westford
as Chris Moscari

as Jack Pendler

as Dr. Sidney Tannerson
as Dr. Carlos Battera

as Dr. Sidney Tannerson
as Sgt. Gabriel

as Capt. Walter Prentis
as Scott Morofsky

as Denise Johnson
as Sam Hilliard
as Tom Dellerton
as Mary

as Neil Finchley

as Andrea Banks

as Surgeon

as Anchorman

as Pimp #2

as Reporter

as 911 Operator

as Helen
Critic Reviews for Jack's Back
All Critics (7) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (2)
It's not a great movie, but it's the kind of film that makes you curious about what Harrington will do next.
...an odd, amusingly hokey film that offers a few points of interest, namely the lead performance by James Spader as identical twins...
Despite all of its shortcomings, James Spader makes Jack's Back watchable. He's got a charm and dedication that elevates the film's shortcomings.
A quintessential dirty '80s thriller
The plotting is too haphazard to completely overcome any deficiencies.
Audience Reviews for Jack's Back
Sometimes there is a forgotten gem of a horror film that resurfaces and manages to grab your attention; in the case Jack's Back it is very much the case. This is a well crafted horror film that boasts elements of crime and thriller films and the result is a truly unique film with some very good performances. The beauty part about the film is that it has much more mature elements than your standard Slasher film. The acting here is quite good and there is genuine tension in many scenes. Films in this genre are rare because they don't just feature mindless killing, and it adds much depth and suspense to the story and film. Slasher films are great fun, but they're even better when they have a well executed script, good performances and terrific kill sequences. Halloween, Black Christmas and Just Before Dawn are prime examples of such movies that successfully used suspense in the plot to elevate the film from just another Slasher film. The result is an impressive feature that is sure to thrill diehard genre fans that enjoy finding forgotten films that are at times better than most of the standard films in the genre. James Spader does some fine work here, and he is well suited for the part he plays. If you're looking for a well crafted horror Jack's Back is one of those films that is worth seeing, and merits to be rediscovered by horror enthusiasts due to the fact that it's a tense, smart and above all memorable outing that stands as one of the most impressive Slashers due in part to its well written script, genuine scares and well paced tension.

Super Reviewer
Yet another thriller about a possible Jack the Ripper type killer. Spader does a good job as usual, but he's surrounded by bad actors and a predictable story. Overall, it's okay, but not good.
Super Reviewer
James Spader is the best thing about this movie.
Super Reviewer
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