Jacob's Ladder

Synopsis

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

Written by

Bruce Joel Rubin

Music

Maurice Jarre

Studio

Carolco Pictures

Released

2 November 1990

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Horror