The Hand

A comic book artist, whose hand becomes severed in a car accident, finds himself increasingly haunted and manipulated by his disembodied limb. The phantom hand begins to act on its own, committing violent acts and creating further chaos in his already unraveling life. As his sanity deteriorates, he must confront the gruesome reality of his severed appendage and its malevolent influence.

Oliver Stone's directorial debut, 'The Hand,' was met with a largely negative reception from critics upon its release. While Michael Caine's performance was occasionally acknowledged, the film was often criticized for its gratuitous violence, disjointed narrative, and ineffective horror elements. Audiences also found the film disturbing and confusing, contributing to its status as a cult curiosity rather than a mainstream success.

• Praised for Michael Caine's committed performance.
• Criticized for its uneven tone and reliance on gore.
• Seen as a confusing and disturbing early work from Oliver Stone.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed to negative reception, with some finding the film uniquely disturbing and gory, while others considered it a poorly executed and nonsensical horror flick.

Oliver Stone has stated that he was inspired to make 'The Hand' after experiencing vivid nightmares and visions following a period of intense drug use.