{"id":9448,"date":"2026-07-27T23:45:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T03:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=9448"},"modified":"2026-07-27T23:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T03:55:42","slug":"jacks-back-1988","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies\/event\/jacks-back-1988\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack&#8217;s Back (1988)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A young medical student finds himself pulled into a terrifying mystery when a series of brutal murders begins echoing one of history&#8217;s most infamous killing sprees. As suspicion falls in every direction, the line between coincidence and conspiracy becomes increasingly difficult to see. Blending psychological thriller, horror, and murder mystery, the story keeps you questioning what&#8217;s really happening until the very end. Next week, we&#8217;re reviewing a forgotten cult thriller that puts a fresh spin on one of history&#8217;s greatest unsolved mysteries. Commissioned by Omar I. (7\/27\/26)<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Year: 1988<\/li>\n<li>Budget: About $6 million<\/li>\n<li>Box Office: About $4.6 million worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Awards: No major awards<\/li>\n<li>Fun Facts: The film stars James Spader in a dual role that helped showcase his talent for playing complex and unconventional characters. It was directed by Rowdy Herrington several years before he made <em>Road House<\/em>. The movie draws inspiration from the legend of Jack the Ripper while telling a completely original story, and although it was overlooked in theaters, it has developed a loyal cult following among fans of late 1980s psychological thrillers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A young medical student finds himself pulled into a terrifying mystery when a series of brutal murders begins echoing one of history&#8217;s most infamous killing sprees. As suspicion falls in every direction, the line between coincidence and conspiracy becomes increasingly difficult to see. 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