How Did This Get Made? Jack's Back LIVE! w/ Lisa Gilroy
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Sep 19, 2025 
Lisa Gilroy, known for her roles in The Studio and Twisted Metal, joins Paul and Jason to dissect the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. They hilariously explore the film's misleading premise that plays off the Jack the Ripper myth, and delve into the perplexities of identical twins and their supposedly unique fingerprints. The trio critiques the baffling police incompetence and shares dark comic moments, while Lisa recalls her childhood with a My Buddy doll. Expect lively banter and unexpected insights into this bizarre cinematic gem!
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Policing As Comic Incompetence
- The police in Jack's Back are portrayed as incompetent, cocky, and narratively irrelevant.
- Their overconfidence and lack of evidence heighten the film's absurdist tone and undermine the detective plot.
Lugubrious Pace Becomes Aesthetic
- The film's pacing is deliberately slow and lugubrious, driven by Spader's performance.
- That unhurried tempo becomes part of the movie's charm and mood rather than a flaw for some viewers.
Soundtrack Intentionally Mimics Peter Gabriel
- Director Rowdy Harrington tried to license a Peter Gabriel song and instead used a song purposely close to it.
- The soundtrack intentionally evokes a Peter Gabriel vibe to shape the film's atmosphere.
