Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Australian Premiere – 4K Restoration

“Lyne's giddying, unsettling direction conjures up moments of horrifying hallucinogenic power from the bad-trip hell of his protagonist.” – Time Out

After the critical and financial success of Fatal Attraction, director Adrian Lyne pursued a profoundly dark passion project, resulting in the hallucinogenic psychological thriller Jacob’s Ladder. A lasting cult classic, the film's expression of existential terror and madness has continued to serve as a pop culture inspiration for the likes of Silent Hill, Black Swan, and even Twin Peaks: The Return. 

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by vivid memories of war and tormented by the death of his son, Singer rapidly falls apart despite the efforts of those around him. But is his declining mental state a result of post-traumatic stress, a covert government experiment or something paranormal?