Jack's Back (1988) - Blu-ray Forum

JackForrester · 03-14-2015, 01:44 AM

Jack's Back Blu-Ray

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The 'Jack' who's 'back' in this contemporary chiller is none other than Jack the Ripper. The scene is Los Angeles: the time is August of 1988, exactly 100 years after the Ripper's original reign of terror in Whitechapel. When several LA prostitutes turn up murdered and disemboweled, young physician James Spader is accused of emulating Spring Heel'd Jack. Before the film is half over, Spader is killed, and so far as the police are concerned, the case is closed. But then, Spader's twin brother appears on the scene, determined to track down the genuine culprit (if it doesn't turn out to be him, that is!). Handled with restraint, Jack's Back covers much of the same ground as the classic Robert Bloch tale Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper,' though its crucial plot twist is a tad more clever (if a bit silly out of context). STREET DATE: JANUARY 26, 2016.

shamus · 03-14-2015, 02:19 AM

great!

Cujo · 03-14-2015, 02:56 AM

My most wanted film on Blu-ray. Pity it's coming from the one company I hate.

JackForrester · 03-14-2015, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cujo

My most wanted film on Blu-ray. Pity it's coming from the one company I hate.

One of my most wanted too. The image quality of my DVD is awful. Looks like a VHS rip.
What's wrong with Scream? Standalone release means we might get a few extras

Jay Mammoth · 03-14-2015, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JackForrester

One of my most wanted too. The image quality of my DVD is awful. Looks like a VHS rip.
What's wrong with Scream? The fact that this is a standalone release means we might get a few extras

Yeah Scream Factory is awesome. I hope they get the rest of the Phantasm series.

JimSmith · 03-14-2015, 04:29 AM

Jack's Back is most definitely an excellent one!

slimdude · 03-14-2015, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cujo

My most wanted film on Blu-ray. Pity it's coming from the one company I hate.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you! If it have not been for Shout Factory, a lot of obscured titles wouldn't have been released on blu-ray from anybody else, so be thankful. It's best to have movies released by Shout Factory, than not at all!

Jay Mammoth · 03-14-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

Don't bite the hand that feeds you! If it have not been for Shout Factory, a lot of obscured titles wouldn't have been released on blu-ray from anybody else, so be thankful. It's best to have movies released by Shout Factory, then not at all!

I'm happy they have released some of my favorite horror films, better Scream Factory than the big companies who don't give a crap about their old horror flicks. SF is the best.

slimdude · 03-14-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

I'm happy they have released some of my favorite horror films, better Scream Factory than the big companies who don't give a crap about their old horror flicks. SF is the best.

Ditto.

jstxanothrxstory · 03-14-2015, 02:07 PM

Never heard of this, but it sounds interesting.

Seymour · 03-14-2015, 02:54 PM

Sounds pretty cool, actually. And I noticed it's directed by the same guy that gave us Road House!!!

JimSmith · 03-14-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

Never heard of this, but it sounds interesting.

It is!

Mystic · 03-14-2015, 03:45 PM

For those that are interested, I think the movie is still streaming on Netflix.

DaveyJoe · 03-14-2015, 03:58 PM

Something weird going on with James Spader's eyes on that cover.

slimdude · 03-14-2015, 09:05 PM

I remember Jack's Back, it's a pretty good movie. As a matter of fact, I still have it on VHS. Jack's Back was never released on DVD in the U.S, only in the UK. So this upcoming blu-ray released from Shout Factory is a treat, for those who're familiar with the movie.

redrunner97 · 03-14-2015, 09:16 PM

This movie is one of my favorites of all time! I couldn't be happier that Scream Factory is releasing it!

JackForrester · 03-14-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

Jack's Back was never released on DVD in the U.S, only in the UK. So this upcoming blu-ray released from Shout Factory is a treat, for those who're familiar with the movie.

Australia and Brazil also got DVD releases, probably the same disc from the UK. The image's horrible tho. Can't wait to see it in HD.

JackForrester · 03-14-2015, 10:24 PM

Anyone knows if JACK'S BACK got a theatrical release back in 1988, or was it straight to video?

Hellraiserfan · 03-14-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystic

For those that are interested, I think the movie is still streaming on Netflix.

Just looked and it's still up.

Buscemi · 03-14-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JackForrester

Anyone knows if JACK'S BACK got a theatrical release back in 1988, or was it straight to video?

It did play theatrically (playing in about 100 or so theatres at its widest). And the cover is actually based on the US poster.

03-14-2015, 02:19 AM	#2
shamus Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:25	great!

03-14-2015, 02:56 AM	#3
Cujo Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:TX	My most wanted film on Blu-ray. Pity it's coming from the one company I hate.

03-14-2015, 04:29 AM	#6
JimSmith Banned Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Jedha	Jack's Back is most definitely an excellent one!

03-14-2015, 02:07 PM	#10
jstxanothrxstory Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Kingston, Ontario 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1782 DVD collection:963 MA collection:149 Digital collection:319 iTunes collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:22	Never heard of this, but it sounds interesting.

03-14-2015, 02:54 PM	#11
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	Sounds pretty cool, actually. And I noticed it's directed by the same guy that gave us Road House!!!

03-14-2015, 03:45 PM	#13
Mystic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:742	For those that are interested, I think the movie is still streaming on Netflix.

03-14-2015, 03:58 PM	#14
DaveyJoe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Maryland 4K collection:553 Blu-ray collection:3920 Trading Score:2	Something weird going on with James Spader's eyes on that cover.

03-14-2015, 09:05 PM	#15
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	I remember Jack's Back, it's a pretty good movie. As a matter of fact, I still have it on VHS. Jack's Back was never released on DVD in the U.S, only in the UK. So this upcoming blu-ray released from Shout Factory is a treat, for those who're familiar with the movie.

03-14-2015, 09:16 PM	#16
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	This movie is one of my favorites of all time! I couldn't be happier that Scream Factory is releasing it!

03-14-2015, 10:24 PM	#18
JackForrester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2014 Location:São Paulo, Brazil Blu-ray collection:26	Anyone knows if JACK'S BACK got a theatrical release back in 1988, or was it straight to video?

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