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Taking his brother's life to prevent him from becoming the next monster illustrates the loss of innocence and individual agency within traditional frameworks. The community's blind adherence to a bloodied legacy becomes a lens through which the film critiques societal norms and the rituals that bind generations to their failures.
Conclusion: An Uneasy Examination of Horror and Tradition
While "Jack the Ripper" presents visually striking scenes of gore and suspense, it ultimately falters in pacing and deeper narrative exploration. The chilling premise of youth being forced into a cycle of violence for survival lacks adequate explication regarding the origins of Jack and the resulting catastrophe that would follow if the ritual were to be disrupted.