The Hand (1981)

Synopsis: Although not the genre for which he's known, Oliver Stone has always had an affection for horror films and, on occasion, produced them. This early effort stars Michael Caine as talented but... Although not the genre for which he's known, Oliver Stone has always had an affection for horror films and, on occasion, produced them. This early effort stars Michael Caine as talented but autocratic cartoonist Jonathan Lansdale. When his drawing hand is severed in a car accident, his career is destroyed, putting additional pressure on his already rocky marriage. Since he still retains the rights to his strip, his wife, Anne (Andrea Marcovicci), begs Lansdale to hire David (Charles Fleischer) to replace him, knowing it would help the couple financially. In his arrogance, he refuses, which further damages their relationship. Stressed by these events, Lansdale begins to have blackouts, during which damage is done to his property, but its source is a mystery. Suddenly, one by one, some of the many people Lansdale doesn't like start to disappear. Has the artist's unrecovered hand returned to carry out his wishes? Caine gives an excellent performance in his only known appearance in the vengeful hand genre. [More]

Starring: Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill

Starring: Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill

Director: Oliver Stone

Director: Oliver Stone
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone
Composer: James Horner

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