Jacob's Ladder (1990)
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
Storyline
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Jacob's Ladder |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 2, 1990 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, 1970s, experiment, memory, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), paranoia, nightmare, hallucination, grief, vietnam veteran, subway, car bomb |
FAQ
What is Jacob's Ladder about?
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
When was Jacob's Ladder released?
Jacob's Ladder was released on Nov 2, 1990 (status: Released).
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?
Adrian Lyne directed Jacob's Ladder.
What is the TMDB rating of Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 2,001 votes.