The Devil's Hand (1962)A man is haunted by visions of a beautiful woman. When he finally meets her, he winds up involved in a satanic cult. Director:William J. Hole Jr.Writer:Jo Heims (screenplay) |
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The Devil's Hand (1962)A man is haunted by visions of a beautiful woman. When he finally meets her, he winds up involved in a satanic cult. Director:William J. Hole Jr.Writer:Jo Heims (screenplay) |
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| Linda Christian | ... |
Bianca Milan
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Robert Alda | ... |
Rick Turner
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Ariadna Welter | ... |
Donna Trent
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| Neil Hamilton | ... |
Francis 'Frank' Lamont
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Gere Craft | ... |
Mary the Nurse
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| Jeanne Carmen | ... |
The Blonde Cultist
(as Jeannie Carman)
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Julie Scott | ... |
Cult Member
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Diana Spears | ... |
Nurse
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Gertrude Astor | ... |
The Elderly Cultist
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Bruno VeSota | ... |
Lindell's Sponsor
(as Bruno Ve-Sota)
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Dick Lee | ... |
Cult Member
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Jim Knight | ... |
Cult Member
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Coleen Vico | ... |
Cult Member
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Roy Wright | ... |
Doctor
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Romona Ravez | ... |
Cult Member
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Rick Turner is engaged of Donna Trent and is having nightmares with a beautiful blonde woman dancing in the sky. One night, he is mysteriously driven to a doll shop, and in the next morning he returns to the place with Donna. He finds a doll that resembles his fiancé, but the owner Francis Lamont delivers another doll to him, with the face of the woman of his dreams, Bianca Milan. Rick looks for Bianca and is seduced and convinced by her to join a sect that worships the diabolic Camba, while the health of Donna is threatened by Francis and Bianca. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I discovered this movie on a cheap horror movie box set and this is one of those movies that surprised me. It is definitely a cult type of movie and could become a "gulity pleasure". It is obviously dated and perhaps a little "goofy" in parts,being over 40 years old,but it is better than it has a right to be. The movie is aided immeasurably by the performance of Neil Hamilton as the leader of a cult of devil worshipers. He would later go on to be Commissioner Gordon on the Batman television series. It also has one of the catchiest instrumental theme songs I have heard from a movie of this type and era. If you are a fan of older movies and this genre,it is worth seeking out in my opinion. It can certainly be had cheaply enough.