The Hand
Jon Lansdale is a comic book artist who loses his right hand in a car accident. The hand was not found at the scene of the accident, but it soon returns by itself to follow Jon around, and murder those who anger him.
Why it matters
A chilling fusion of body horror and psychological thriller that channels early ’80s practical effects mastery into a tale of disembodied vengeance.
- Early work from director Oliver Stone blends genre sensibilities with surreal, unsettling visuals.
- The titular murderous hand is a showcase for practical effects that still hold a grisly fascination decades later.
- Dennis Lipscomb’s haunted performance captures the paranoia of losing control over your own body and mind.
- Perfect for fans of ’80s horror that straddles the line between supernatural and psychological dread, with a dash of comic book surrealism.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
33
