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Directed by Adrian Lyne
Jacob's Ladder
A bleak, atmospheric drama.
Drama
Mystery
Horror
1990
1h 53m
3.9(210k)via LetterboxdTim Robbins + 4 more
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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Common questions
What is Jacob's Ladder about?+
The film follows a traumatized Vietnam veteran who struggles to maintain his grip on reality as he is haunted by disturbing hallucinations and visions of a fractured existence.
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?+
Adrian Lyne directed this 1990 psychological horror film, known for his previous work on psychological thrillers like Fatal Attraction.
Did Jacob's Ladder influence other media?+
Yes, the film is widely recognized as a significant influence on the Silent Hill video game series due to its unsettling atmosphere and surreal imagery.
