Hands of the Ripper is a 1971 British horror film, directed by Peter Sasdy for Hammer Film Productions. It was written by L. W. Davidson from a story by Edward Spencer Shew, and produced by Aida Young. The film was released in the U.S. as a double feature with Twins of Evil. Plot A young girl named Anna witnesses her mother’s murder at the hands of her father, revealed to be none of than Jack the Ripper. Fifteen years later, Anna is a troubled young woman suffering from repressed memories and 'emotional triggers' which cause violent outbursts whenever physical affection is shown towards her. Afterwards, Anna has no recollection of these heinous actions, crimes emulating the behavior of her infamous father. A Freudian psychiatrist named Dr. Pritchard is convinced he can cure Anna and takes her in, leading to both horrific, as well as tragic, consequences. Cast Eric Porter as Dr. John Pritchard Angharad Rees as Anna Jane Merrow as Laura Keith Bell as Michael Pritchard Derek Godfrey as Mr. Dysart Dora Bryan as Mrs. "Granny" Golding Marjorie Rhodes as Mrs. Bryant Lynda Baron as Long Liz Marjie Lawrence as Dolly, the maid Margaret Rawlings as Madame Bullard Elizabeth MacLennan as Mrs. Wilson Barry Lowe as Mr. Wilson April Wilding as Catherine Douglas Chippendale as Jack the Ripper Production The film features British actor Eric Porter as the doctor, and also stars Jane Merrow, Keith Bell and Derek Godfrey. It has an early starring role for Angharad Rees. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios, with some location work at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Critical reception Film critic Leonard Maltin gave the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars. In his review he stated that the film had "[a] good atmosphere and solid performances, but after a good start, dissolves into a series of bloody murders." The Hammer Story: The Authorised History of Hammer Films wrote that the film "expertly mixes the sophistication expected of Hammer's films with the gore its new audiences demanded." Andy Boot considers the film "flawed, and so close to the fag end of Gothic that it could almost be a parody", but that it is "nonetheless a film well worth watching". He opines that Peter Sasdy "atoned for his appalling Countess Dracula with a much pacier handling of this story." Matt Brunson ascertained “This latter-day offering from Hammer Films ratchets up the gore, but