The Hand 1981
“It lives. It crawls. And suddenly, it kills.”
What is The Hand?
The Hand is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 24, 1981
- Studios
- Orion Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
The Hand is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A disembodied hand stalks its owner, turning art into terror.”
- Atmospheric horror premise
- Early James Horner score
- Michael Caine leads the cast
- Runtime is under two hours
Watch it if you enjoy horror movies featuring unsettling supernatural antagonists.
The film contains graphic murders and a creepy atmosphere, making it suitable for mature horror audiences.
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Who plays the main character?
Michael Caine portrays Jon Lansdale, a comic book artist.
What is the central horror element?
The story revolves around Jon's severed right hand that returns and acts on its own.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on April 24, 1981.
Who composed the film's score?
The original score was composed by James Horner, one of his early projects.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller film.
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