Cauldron Films is bringing Jesús Franco’s 1976 horror film Jack the Ripper, starring Klaus Kinski, to 4K Ultra HD for the first time worldwide. The limited-edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray combo arrives December 15, 2026, featuring a new 4K restoration, Dolby Vision HDR and a collection of bonus features.
Kinski stars as one of history’s most notorious unidentified murderers in Franco’s chilling interpretation of the Jack the Ripper legend. Set in late-19th-century London’s Whitechapel district, the film follows a series of brutal murders targeting women working as prostitutes, leaving the neighbourhood gripped by fear.
Inspector Selby (Andreas Mannkopff) becomes increasingly obsessed with finding the killer. As the investigation unfolds, the case takes a personal turn when his girlfriend, Cynthia (Josephine Chaplin), finds herself caught up in the danger.
Jack the Ripper
- Director: Jesús Franco
- Starring: Klaus Kinski, Josephine Chaplin, Andreas Mannkopff, Herbert Fux, Lina Romay, Nikola Weisse, Hans Gaugler, Ursula von Wiese
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 92 mins
- User Rating: ★ 5.9
A Gothic Take on the Jack the Ripper Legend
Made during Franco’s prolific collaboration with Swiss producer Erwin C. Dietrich, Jack the Ripper blends the atmosphere of traditional European Gothic horror with the more graphic style of 1970s exploitation cinema.
Fog-covered streets, period settings and unsettling imagery establish the film’s dark atmosphere, while Kinski delivers an intense performance at the centre of the story. Supporting appearances include Herbert Fux and longtime Franco collaborator Lina Romay.
The result is a distinctive take on the infamous Ripper story, combining classic horror imagery with Franco’s familiar interest in sex, violence and provocative filmmaking.
A New 4K Restoration with Dolby Vision
Cauldron Films presents the worldwide 4K UHD debut in a limited-edition two-disc 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray package. The film has been restored from a 4K scan of the negative and the best available materials.
The 2160p UHD presentation includes Dolby Vision HDR, with HDR10 compatibility. Audio options include English 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo and 2.0 mono, along with optional English SDH subtitles.
An audio commentary by Ryan Verrill and Dr. Will Dodson is also included, offering additional insight into the film.
Bonus Features and Limited-Edition Packaging
The release includes several extras for fans of Franco, Kinski and European horror:
- He Caught Jack the Ripper – Interview with actor Andreas Mannkopff
- Erwin C. Dietrich’s Tribute to Jess Franco’s Jack the Ripper
- Klaus the Ripper – Video essay by Troy Howarth
- Whitechapel Shadows – Video essay by Eugenio Ercolani
- Deleted scene
- Theatrical trailer
- Audio commentary by Ryan Verrill and Dr. Will Dodson
The limited-edition packaging also includes a rigid slipcase featuring artwork by Adam Perocchi of Readful Things, a folded poster and a full-colour booklet with liner notes by Dr. Stella Marie Gaynor and Troy Howarth.
Jack the Ripper – 4K UHD Release Details
- Street Date: December 15, 2026
- Label: Cauldron Films
- Format: Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo
- Director: Jesús Franco
- Starring: Klaus Kinski, Andreas Mannkopff, Josephine Chaplin, Herbert Fux and Lina Romay
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Audio: English 5.1 Surround, 2.0 Stereo and 2.0 Mono
- Video: 2160p UHD with Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 compatibility
- SKU: CAULDRON030
- UPC: 850079825017
- SRP: $44.95
Pre-order: Limited Slipbox 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo
With its new 4K restoration, Dolby Vision presentation and extensive collection of supplemental material, Jack the Ripper is getting a substantial home-video upgrade for fans of European horror and Jesús Franco’s filmography.
The limited-edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo arrives December 15, 2026, from Cauldron Films.
