The psychological horror film 'Jacob's Ladder' directed by Adrian Lyne premiered, gaining attention for its surreal narrative and memorable imagery.
Principal photography for 'Jacob's Ladder' took place, involving notable cast members such as Tim Robbins and Elizabeth Peña.
Screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin developed the screenplay that would become the basis for 'Jacob's Ladder'.
Jacob Singer serves as a soldier in the Vietnam War, experiencing intense combat and trauma.
Jacob is exposed to unknown chemical agents during combat, leading to disturbing physical and psychological effects.
Jacob's fellow soldiers including his friend Fleetwood die in battle, deeply affecting Jacob.
Jacob returns to his home in New York City after the war, attempting to resume civilian life.
Jacob holds a job as a postal worker while struggling with physical pain and hallucinations.
Jacob starts suffering from vivid and disturbing nightmares and hallucinations that blur reality.
Jacob attempts to rebuild his relationship with his son Gabe amidst his psychological struggles.
Jacob consults a doctor about his physical and mental symptoms but is given ineffective treatment.
Jacob experiences surreal encounters with sinister creatures and visions that signify dying processes.
Jacob's perception of reality becomes increasingly fragmented as past and present blur.
It is revealed that Jacob actually died from wounds in Vietnam and the experiences are liminal states of death.
Jacob symbolically ascends the ladder, representing his transition from life to death and peace.
