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Cast
John Agar
as Alex Marsh
Paula Raymond
as Carol Wilson
Stephen Dunne
as Tom Holland
Roy Gordon
as Dr. Frederick Ramsey
John A. Alonzo
as Carlos, lab assistant
Jack Younger
as Mike The Mailman
Joe Besser
as Service station attendant
Butch Patrick
as Davey, little boy on beach
Norman Burton
as Chief Homicide Investigator
Fred Krone
as Cab Driver
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1962
Runtime0h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction, Horror
Votes17
DirectorGene Nelson
WritersEugene Ling, Harry Spalding
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHand of Death
About Hand of Death
A scientist spills a new serum in his lab, accidentally inhales its fumes, and turns into a murderous monster who kills anyone he touches.
Directed by Gene Nelson, Hand of Death leans on a strong ensemble — John Agar, Paula Raymond, Stephen Dunne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1962.
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