Mike Lazo (played by Mike Norris) is a protagonist in Ripper Man.
A former police officer who now performs hypnosis at a nightclub. After being fired, he hypnotizes a stranger and discovers he is a former serial killer still actively murdering women. Mike becomes the sole person capable of stopping him. Charles Walkan (played by Timothy Bottoms) is a protagonist in Ripper Man.
A mysterious man who requests hypnosis from Mike. The session reveals his past as a serial killer, confirming he is still actively killing women with surgical precision. He serves as the primary antagonist. Frankel (played by Robert F. Lyons) appears in Ripper Man.
Harry (played by Charles Napier) appears in Ripper Man.
Gena (played by Sofia Shinas) appears in Ripper Man.
Francie (played by Candi Milo) appears in Ripper Man.
Laura (played by Patricia North) appears in Ripper Man.
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Characters
Mike Lazo
(played by Mike Norris) — protagonist
A former police officer who now performs hypnosis at a nightclub. After being fired, he hypnotizes a stranger and discovers he is a former serial killer still actively murdering women. Mike becomes th...
Charles Walkan
(played by Timothy Bottoms) — protagonist
A mysterious man who requests hypnosis from Mike. The session reveals his past as a serial killer, confirming he is still actively killing women with surgical precision. He serves as the primary antag...
Frankel
(played by Robert F. Lyons) — supporting
Harry
(played by Charles Napier) — supporting
Gena
(played by Sofia Shinas) — supporting
Francie
(played by Candi Milo) — supporting
Laura
(played by Patricia North) — minor
Key Relationships
Charles Walkan → Harry
(Conflict Antagonist And Law Enforcement)
Charles Walkan → Frankel
(Conflict Antagonist And Investigator)
Charles Walkan → Laura
(Conflict Killer And Victim)
Charles Walkan → Francie
(Conflict Killer And Victim)
Mike Lazo → Laura
(Social Acquaintance)
Mike Lazo → Francie
(Social Friend/Associate)
Mike Lazo → Gena
(Romantic Love Interest)
Mike Lazo → Harry
(Professional Police Contact)
Mike Lazo → Frankel
(Professional Former Colleague)
Mike Lazo → Charles Walkan
(Narrative Hypnotist And Subject)
Story Analysis
A former cop turned hypnotist uncovers a serial killer's identity and accepts the duty to stop him.
Plot Progression
The Fallen Cop
The Firing and The Stranger
The Ripper's Confession
The Sole Hunter
Directed by Phil Sears
Ripper Man (1995) · 3.8/10 · action, horror, thriller
