8/10
The Hand that Feeds the Dead is an entertaining movie reminiscent of Vincent Price's works from the same era
19 November 2023
I recently viewed the Italian film 🇮🇹 The Hand that Feeds the Dead (1974) on Tubi. The plot revolves around the daughter of a renowned professor, left disfigured by an experiment gone awry, resulting in her father's demise. The professor's dedicated student, who later marries the daughter, embarks on an unwavering quest to find a cure for her disfigurement.

Directed by Sergio Garrone (Django the Bastard) and featuring Klaus Kinski (Nosferatu the Vampyre, 1979), Katia Christine (Spirits of the Dead), Marzia Damon (Sex of the Witch) and Carmen Silva (The House of Exorcism).

This film is skillfully executed, albeit somewhat predictable, offering an enjoyable viewing experience. The meticulously crafted sets, especially in the laboratory scenes, enhance the film's overall quality. The surgery sequences are both intense and visually graphic, even if the blood appears more like red paint. The makeup effectively captures the authenticity of the disfigurements. True to classic Italian cinema, there's a generous dose of nudity, including girl-on-girl scenes. The storytelling skillfully conveys a sense of desperation, culminating in a fitting ending.

In conclusion, The Hand that Feeds the Dead is an entertaining movie reminiscent of Vincent Price's works from the same era. I would rate this a 7.5/10 and highly recommend it.
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