Product: Hands of the Ripper [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 4.0
Carlton edition is the one to look for
This Carlton release has no problems, it is a genuinely good copy of the 1971 Hammer Film, Reg. 2 from Great Britain. It is an intriguing twist on the Jack the Ripper story with great performances by Eric Porter, Angharad Rees and others directed by Peter Sasdy, even though Hammer by this time was on the decline. Synapse Films who brought out a Reg. 1 edition of "Vampire Circus" is supposed to later this year put out "Hands of the Ripper" and "Twins of Evil." "Vampire Circus," in otherwise a great presentation, was printed too dark and one must adjust the "Contrast" button. This Carlton release has no such hindrances.