Peter Sasdy's HANDS OF THE RIPPER (1971) from Synapse 7/9 -- More Hammer!

[bruce h]

It's more Hammer horror in hi-def with Synapse Films' announced blu of Peter Sasdy's HANDS OF THE RIPPER (1971)! When the daughter of Jack the Ripper finds herself entering a trance-like state with increasing regularity, the slashed bodies begin piling up in Whitechapel all over again. A shrink-on-the-rise wants to psychoanalyze her in hopes of solving the killings, but will he find out the truth before it's too late? A suspenseful thriller spiced up with the gory murders '70s audiences desired, HANDS OF THE RIPPER is one of the most-requested titles from the famed British studio and finally makes its uncut digital debut here in the States, loaded with a fresh slate of supplements from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures including a new documentary, television intro, stills collections, trailers, and more. "As savage as any wild beast!"

Blu / DVD Combo Preorder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20

Trailer:
http://youtu.be/-jMuLKvXzzk

[bruce h]

Supplements include:

* “The Devil’s Bloody Plaything: Possessed by HANDS OF THE RIPPER” featurette
* “Slaughter of Innocence: The Evolution of Hammer Gore” motion still gallery
* U.S. television introduction
* Original theatrical trailer and TV spots
* HANDS OF THE RIPPER motion still gallery
* Isolated music and effects audio track

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[Erick H.]

One of my favorite Hammer's,one scene REALLY made me wince ! Great film,I'll definitely get this on Blu.

[russweiss]

A must for me.

[Erick H.]

I exchanged e-mails with Jane Merrow,one of the film's costars recently,nice lady.She's been interviewed for the new disc.I always enjoyed her in this and in ADAM'S WOMAN,a film I saw a number of times as a kid.Wish that had a domestic disc release.