Jacob's Ladder (1990)

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

Jacob's Ladder (1990) poster

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.

Director: Adrian Lyne
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Editing: Tom Rolf
Production: Carolco Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en

Themes

Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

vietnam veteran, new york city, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), experiment, nightmare, subway, 1970s, paranoia, hallucination, car bomb, grief, memory, chemist, demon, postal worker

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder was directed by Adrian Lyne.
Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander.
How long is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder is a Drama, Mystery, Horror film.
What is the budget of Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder had a budget of $25M.
How much did Jacob's Ladder gross?
Jacob's Ladder grossed $26M worldwide.
Where was Jacob's Ladder produced?
Jacob's Ladder was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Jacob's Ladder?
The themes of Jacob's Ladder include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Psychological Horror and Mind Games, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.