Jacob's Ladder

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

1990 / United States / 113 min / English / Feature film

Rating

TMDB 7.4 · 1,982 votes

Certificate

18

Description

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.

HEX descriptors

• Medical • Psychological • Supernatural • Corrupt Authority • Unknown • Being Watched • Experimented On • Investigating • City • Hospital • Feverish • Melancholic • Paranoid • 4 Strong • Feature Film