The Hand

1960Movie1 h 1 minNR

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

During World War II, a group of British soldiers are captured by the Japanese, tortured and their hands are cut off. Years later, a mad killer terrorizes London by cutting off the hands of his victims.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Directed by
Henry Cass
Produced by
Bill Luckwell

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Facts

October 1, 1960 · 1 h 1 min · NR

Released
October 1, 1960
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Villain Protagonist, Through the Eyes of Madness, Catapult Nightmare +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hand?"

Questions about The Hand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hand?

In the United States, The Hand streams on Screambox, Full Moon, Midnight Pulp, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Philo and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is The Hand worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5).

Will The Hand scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Hand?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Hand use?

Villain ProtagonistThrough the Eyes of MadnessCatapult NightmareProtagonist Journey to VillainDead Man HonkingAmbiguous EndingMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneArtificial LimbsArtificial Limbs Are StrongerAmicable ExesFallen-on-Hard-Times JobAir-Vent Passagewayand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Villain Protagonist, Through the Eyes of Madness, and Catapult Nightmare.