Jack’s Back (1988)

Directed by: Rowdy Herrington

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: When a Jack the Ripper copycat starts killing women around Los Angeles, a young doctor named John (James Spader) runs afoul of the killer. It’s up to his twin brother Rick (also played by James Spader) to stop the murderer.

Kitty Cameo: Late in the film Rick is sitting on a balcony overlooking a canal. He is petting a gray cat on his lap.

Jack's Back - Rick James Spader sitting on balcony with grey cat on lap

The cat eventually jumps down never to be seen again.

Jack's Back - Rick James Spader sitting on balcony with grey cat on lap
Jack's Back - Rick James Spader sitting on balcony with grey cat on lap animated gif

Final Mewsings: A brief cat appearance in a movie is better than no cat at all.

Many thanks to Mark Murton for letting us know about the cat in this film.

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