The Crawling Hand
Watch TrailerAfter an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it becomes animate and the alien force which animates it soon possesses his mind as well.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Director | Herbert L. Strock |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (30 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its horror on an absurd premise, relying on the typical tropes of low-budget 60s schlock—from the crawling limb to the alien mind control. It explores paranoia through minimal effects, where the threat emerges from a mundane household object.
What lingers after the viewing is not genuine dread, but a peculiar charm of an era when a simple rubber prop could be the ultimate monster. It’s a time capsule of genre simplicity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Herbert L. Strock
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Watch late at night with friends, armed with popcorn and appreciation for vintage camp.
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