"Razors: The Return of Jack the Ripper " 2016 A century after the infamous Jack the Ripper terrorized London, a new series of gruesome murders begins, bearing an eerie resemblance to the original Whitechapel killings. A determined detective must race against time to unmask the modern-day Ripper and stop the reign of terror before history tragically repeats itself, delving into the dark legacy of the past to catch a killer in the present.
"Razors: The Return of Jack the Ripper" (2016) sets out to merge psychological horror with slasher mythology, reimagining the legacy of Jack the Ripper through a modern, meta-fictional lens. The premise is promising: a young screenwriter working on a Ripper-based horror film claims to possess the killer’s actual knives, only to find fiction bleeding into reality. The film attempts to blend gothic atmosphere with surreal horror, drawing on themes of madness, obsession, and blurred identity. Visually, there are moments that evoke classic British horror, with shadowy corridors, dim lighting, and an intentionally disorienting style. Unfortunately, despite these stylistic ambitions, the execution falters. The narrative is convoluted, often veering into confusing territory without offering satisfying resolution or coherence. Character motivations are murky, and the psychological twists — while aiming for depth — tend to feel forced or underdeveloped. As a result, tension builds unevenly, and the horror elements rarely land with impact. Performances are uneven, with some actors embracing the film’s theatrical tone while others appear lost in the muddled script. There's an attempt to intellectualize the material — referencing creativity, the nature of evil, and historical trauma — but it rarely connects emotionally or thematically. Overall, Razors is a film with an intriguing concept and atmospheric moments but is ultimately undone by a disjointed story and lack of narrative clarity. It might appeal to die-hard fans of Ripper lore or experimental horror, but general audiences may find it more frustrating than frightening.