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Movie poster: Hands of a Stranger (1962)
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Hands of a Stranger

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1962 · 85 min Horror Thriller
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The experimental medical procedure goes awry when the new hands drive the pianist mad.

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Year 1962
Country United States of America
Genre Horror, Thriller
Director Newt Arnold
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (26 votes)

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The film constructs a classic early-60s horror narrative, relying on the fear of losing control over one's own body and mind. It explores themes of foreignness and identity through the lens of medical ethics and psychological decay, using minimalist yet effective visual storytelling.

What lingers after the final scene is a palpable sense of unease about the boundaries of the self. The film's strength lies in its slow-burn approach to madness. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Newt Arnold

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Dim lighting, a quiet night. Perfect for vintage psychological horror.

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