The Hand

Film Skool

| IT HAS NO BRAIN, BUT IT CAN THINK. IT HAS NO SOUL, BUT IT CAN LIVE FOREVER. IT STRIKES WITHOUT WARNING.

A compelling tale of an artist struggling with his sanity after losing his limb, The Hand is a savvy and chilling mix of interpersonal drama, thriller and supernatural horror.

Comic book illustrator John Landsdale’s (Michael Caine) whole existence begins to unravel after he tragically loses his right hand in a road accident. His attempts to adjust to life without drawing prove difficult, and his already tense relationship with his wife Anne (Andrea Marcovicci, The Stuff) takes a turn for the worse. John’s frustration turns to anger and contempt at those around him, threatening to consume his body and psyche. But soon his mind becomes plagued with chilling visions of his disembodied hand committing horrific acts of violence, and one by one anyone who crosses him is mysteriously found dead...

Written and directed by Oliver Stone, with gripping performances and special effects courtesy of E.T. creator Carlo Rambaldi, The Hand is an 80s horror gem ripe for rediscovery.

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