The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1974, The Hand That Feeds the Dead is a horror film directed by Sergio Garrone, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Baron Ivan Rassimov, a brilliant doctor, died horribly during a fire burst in his laboratory. Since that day, his daughter Tanja retired to a life of reclusion, covering with a dark veil her disfigured face. Professor Nijinski was once a student of Rassimov; he married Tanja, and he's trying to restore her lost beauty with a series of skin transplants. However, to reach his goal, professor Nijinski needs beautiful young victims for his transplant experiments.
Who’s in it. The Hand That Feeds the Dead stars Klaus Kinski as Prof. Nijinski, Katia Christine as Masha / Tanja Nijinski, Marzia Damon as Katja Olenov and Carmen Silva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Hand That Feeds the Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand That Feeds the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hand That Feeds the Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hand That Feeds the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hand That Feeds the Dead worth watching?
- The Hand That Feeds the Dead holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hand That Feeds the Dead?
- The Hand That Feeds the Dead stars Klaus Kinski, Katia Christine, Marzia Damon, Carmen Silva and Stella Calderoni.