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The Hands of Orlac

1960·Movie
1h 35min
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The frightening nightmare of a man who finds himself with hands which he can't control!

A famed concert pianist's hands are destroyed in a plane crash; when he receives transplants from a recently executed strangler, his murderous new mitts attract the attention of a sleazy illusionist turned blackmailer.
Psychological HorrorCriminal MysteryBody HorrorUncanny AtmosphereGuilt and IdentityTenseGrotesqueBlack and White

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hands of Orlac

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Where can I stream The Hands of Orlac legally?

The Hands of Orlac is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hands of Orlac worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hands of Orlac rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hands of Orlac?

1 h 35 min

The Hands of Orlac runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Hands of Orlac in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some French, Italian. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hands of Orlac?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hands of Orlac in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hands of Orlac use?

Fingerprinting AirGaslightingThe X of YSanity SlippageClothing-Concealed InjuryI Have No Son!An Arm and a LegBlackmailOminous Opera CapeArtificial LimbsConspicuous TrenchcoatFrame-Upand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Hands of Orlac, including Fingerprinting Air, Gaslighting, The X of Y.