The Lodger (1944)

Directed by John Brahm and screenplay written by Barre Lyndon based on the novel of the same name by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The book was filmed once before as a silent film by Alfred Hitchcock.

The film stars Merle Oberon, George Sanders and Laird Cregar. The film revolves around the story of Jack the Ripper.

The film is highly regarded as a classic film noir.

Time After Time (1979)

This Metrocolor Science Fiction film is written and directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on an unfinished manuscript by Karl Alexander.

The story centres around HG Wells and his time machine as he goes back in time to pursue Jack the Ripper. The film stars David Warner, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen.

The film would be filmed on location in San Franscisco and would highlight the city. Interestingly, Malcolm McDowell wanted to give a true characterisation to H G Wells and heard his recorded voice. After hearing Wells' high pitched south east London accent, he decided to use a more distinct voice and accent.

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Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (14.39); Forming the Plot (17.06); Film Trailer (18.05); Lights, Camera, Action (20.17); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (53.26); Trailer (Take 2) (54.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (57.01); Epilogue (1:34.19); End Credits (1:36.30); Closing Credits (1:37.35)

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