The Hands of Orlac (1924)

The Hands of Orlac is a silent horror film directed by Maurice Tourneur , based on the novel by Maurice Renard . The story follows Paul Orlac , a successful pianist whose life takes a dramatic turn after he survives a train accident that leaves his hands severely injured.After the accident, Orlac undergoes a hand transplant, receiving the hands of a recently executed murderer. Initially, he is filled with hope as he believes the new hands will restore his career. However, he soon discovers that the hands seem to have a will of their own, leading him to commit violent acts and experience...