The Hands of Orlac
Watch TrailerA world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he is horrified to learn they once belonged to a murderer.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Orlacs Hände |
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | Austria |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller, Mystery |
| Director | Robert Wiene |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (112 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Robert Wiene constructs a chilling narrative of psychological disintegration, relying on Conrad Veidt's physically expressive performance to embody the horror of a foreign limb. The film explores the fragility of self and the terror of becoming a passenger in one's own body through stark, shadow-drenched imagery.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound unease about the autonomy of flesh and memory. A silent masterpiece of bodily horror. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Wiene
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Best experienced in a dark, quiet room to absorb its expressionist dread fully.
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