Famed scholar, author, inventor and prophet H.G. Wells chases Jack theRipper, one of the most feared serial murderers of all time, from 19th-century London to modern-day San Francisco in this science fiction thriller. When Jack the Ripper (David Warner) flees across time in one ofH.G. Wells’ (Malcolm McDowell) inventions, Wells follows him to the 20th Century. Now, in a city and a time completely unknown to him, Wells must find a way to stop the Ripper from continuing his streak of murders.
“A delightful, entertaining trifle of a film that shows both the possibilities and limitations of taking liberties with literature and history.” – Variety
Starring Malcolm McDowell, David Warner, Mary Steenburgen, Charles Cioffi, Rita Conde.
Rated PG