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Jacob's Ladder

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

1990·113 min·Released
Studio: Carolco Pictures
7.4TMDb
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Theatrical Nov 2, 1990Physical Oct 14, 2025
Nexus ms12717TMDb 2291IMDb tt0099871
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USA · English · USA

Overview

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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vietnam veterannew york citypost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)experimentnightmaresubway1970sparanoiahallucinationcar bombgriefmemorychemistdemonpostal workerfigment of imaginationoneiricchiropractor

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$25M
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$26M
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026