1. In the film, Wells travels to the 20th century in pursuit of Jack the Ripper, who is played by McDowell's fellow [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' film]] actor [[David Warner]]. McDowell earned a Saturn Award nomination from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for his performance in this film.

Zuletzt hatte er Rollen in dem Remake ''Halloween'' (2007) und der Fortsetzung ''Halloween II'' (2009) als Dr. Loomis.