A chase through time -- to catch Jack the Ripper!

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, David Warner, Mary Steenburgen, Charles Cioffi, Patti D'Arbanville, Kent Williams, Joseph Maher, Corey Feldman

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"We don't belong here? On the contrary, Herbert. I belong here completely and utterly. I'm home."- Jack the Ripper, on being transported to New York City, 1979

Why watch this? As a fan of The Time Machine (1960), this takes things one more, horrifying step.

Plot Summary: English writer H.G. Wells, having invented a functional time machine, finds himself chasing notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper through time. Jack has escaped to the year 1979 in Wells' own creation. Upon arriving in a future he did not anticipate, Wells encounters a woman named Amy Robbins and enlists her help in his pursuit of the infamous murderer, now turned loose in San Francisco.

Dad's Preview: I love the concept of time-travel, so this film caught my eye. In this creative spin, H.G. Wells' fictional machine is hijacked by none other than the infamous Jack the Ripper! The London butcher uses it to travel to current time. Wells, of course, pursues him, feeling responsible. This hidden treasure is intelligent and packed with suspense. Kudos to great performances by the three leads. This compelling crime-drama is a must-see for sci-fi buffs and time-travel enthusiasts.

Orion Pictures; Warner Bros.