Following the unexpected passing of Ralph Gurney, the 13th Earl of Gurney, his nephew Jack Gurney steps into the role as the 14th Earl of Gurney. Jack, grappling with paranoid schizophrenia, firmly believes he is Jesus Christ. His bizarre behavior, including singing and dancing out of the blue and sleeping on a cross, shocks those around him. To cope with conflicting realities, Jack uses a metaphorical “galvanized pressure cooker” to erase inconvenient truths.
Jack’s manipulative uncle, Sir Charles, orchestrates a devious scheme. He arranges for Jack to marry his mistress, Grace, with the intention of garnering an heir and locking Jack away in a mental institution. However, Sir Charles’ plan backfires when Grace develops genuine feelings for Jack. Adding to Jack’s allies, Lady Claire, Sir Charles’ wife, befriends Jack in defiance of her husband. She even goes to the extent of engaging in an affair with Jack’s psychiatrist, Dr. Herder, to expedite Jack’s recovery.
Dr. Herder employs intensive psychotherapy in a bid to cure Jack of his delusions. Despite his best efforts, Jack remains steadfast in his belief of being the “God of Love,” dismissing all attempts to dissuade him. A pivotal moment arises when Grace goes into labor, prompting Dr. Herder to introduce Jack to McKyle, a fellow patient claiming to be the “High Voltage Messiah.” In a drastic move, McKyle administers electroshock therapy to Jack, leading to a shocking revelation during the birth of Jack and Grace’s son.
As Jack proclaims “I’m Jack, I’m Jack,” his family interprets it as a return to sanity. Little do they know, Jack now identifies himself as Jack the Ripper, ushering in a new wave of terror.
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Driven by delusions, Jack’s actions take a dark turn as he eliminates those in his path. Lady Claire meets a tragic end at Jack’s hands, followed by a ploy to frame the family butler for the crime. As chaos unfolds, Sir Charles faces his own downfall, paving the way for Jack to ascend to the House of Lords.
In a chilling display, Jack delivers a fervent speech endorsing severe punishments, winning over his unsuspecting peers. Unbeknownst to them, Jack’s words stem from a fractured mind, viewing his colleagues as decaying corpses. The night culminates in a horrific act, hinting at the inheritance of Jack’s madness by his own son.
Experience the gripping tale of deception and madness in “The Ruling Class” for an unforgettable cinematic journey. Witness Jack Gurney’s descent into darkness and the unsettling legacy he leaves behind. Don’t miss out on this compelling story that challenges perceptions and delves into the depths of the human psyche. Watch “The Ruling Class” now.