Too many fans seem to be blown away

A Disappointing Continuation

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

The acting in this movie is really good.

This is a not that bad Hammer horror idea dragged down by the dull dialog and deathly slow pacing. The idea itself is a pretty good one, have Jack the Ripper beget another little ripperette, who proves lethal to those unfortunate enough to kiss her. Several bloody killings, prostitutes, and a whispering gallery all contribute to this 4 Star production, making it somewhat less of a snooze-fest than it otherwise would be.

Way before Jason or Michael Sliced and Diced, this Gory Horror from Hammer's Late Period Set a Template and in a Lot of Ways other Films Noticed and Borrowed from Hammer.Upping the Violent and Blood Quota for the New Decade of the Seventies, Hammer uses Little Restraint here and even includes Needle to the Eye Nastiness that "Dr. Frederic Wertham" in His Exploitative "Science" Book Attacking Comics, "Seduction of the Innocent" seemed to Find Great Pleasure in Presenting while at the same time Feigning Revoltion from the Depiction.For the most part the Twist on "Jack the Ripper" Works Well, but some more Picky Fans might Find it a bit Repetitious. The Weakest Scenes in the Film is when a Medium or Psychic Channels minute Details about The Ripper's Daughter's Childhood. It Stretches to the Breaking Point even the Best "Sensitive" Abilities.Overall, it is a Good Looking Film as usual for the always Visually Interesting Hammer Studios and is one of the most Violent in its Catalog. The Beginning and Ending Scenes are quite Effective in Starting and Concluding this Lurid Tale of Psychological Mumbo-Jumbo and Victorian Hypocrisy.

Hands of the Ripper is directed by Peter Sasdy and written by L.W. Davidson and Edward Spencer Shew. It stars Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow, Keith Bell, Derek Godfrey, Dora Bryan and Marjorie Rhodes. Music is by Christopher Gunning and cinematography by Kenneth Talbot.The infant daughter of Jack the Ripper witnesses the brutal murder of her mother by her father. Now a young woman she is deeply troubled and seems to have inherited her father's murderous instincts. An eminent psychiatrist takes her in to his own home in the belief he can benefit medical science by studying her at close quarters...A nifty late horror entry from Hammer Film Productions, Hands of the Ripper boasts the usual period delights and a on form cast doing justice to the intriguing twist on Ripper lore. The murders are delightfully gruesome in that colourful Hammer way, the Freudian beats penetrative and spicy and the suspense is well orchestrated by old pro Sasdy. Sasdy also has a keen eye for fluid camera techniques, and with Talbot making good use of shadows and light, it's an all round well constructed production that looks higher on monetary value than it actually was.Naturally full of improbabilities and cliché contrivance, Hands of the Ripper is still a horror film of considerable substance. From the attention grabbing opening sequence as Jolly Jack returns home from his work, to the breath holding finale set at St Paul's Cathedral, it delivers many treats for fans of Hammer Horror. 7.5/10

The ratings here is a bit high for this movie, it's watchable but not much to get excited about. The first scene of the movie is best. Daughter of Jack the Ripper sees him kill her mother, and is of course scarred for life. As adult in this movie, she gets into a trance at certain times thinking about her father and kills people. That's about it. Doctor takes her in thinking he can cure her. What is really stupid (and ruins what is already not a very intriguing movie) is the doctor, knowing she kills without thought and seeing the results of her killing (sharp things stuck in people's faces and bodies), leaves her untied and basically unattended in his office, and he happens to have a sword easily accessible (how convenient). So what happens? While distracted she take sword, stabs him, and he later dies. Tied her down or perhaps her arms? Remove all sharp objects? Not in this movie. There are not twists or other plot devices to make this more exciting than I described.