The Hands of Orlac

The Hands of Orlac

Year: 1924

Runtime: 98 mins

Director: Robert Wiene

HorrorThrillerMysteryHorror the undead and monster classicsTerrifying haunted and supernatural horror

A 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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