Hands of a Stranger (1962)

In the tantalizing world of classical music, Vernon Paris is a concert pianist on the precipice of superstardom. His rise, a testament to relentless hard work and the unwavering support of his manager George Britton and devoted sister Dina Paris. Dina's personal life was sacrificed on the altar of her brother's dreams — a price she's willing to pay until Vernon ascends into the next level of fame. Vernon, a bon vivant, is often seen with the enchanting Eileen, who luxuriates in his success and the lifestyle it affords. Vernon's hands, his most precious instruments, are always cloaked in his signature gray gloves — his lucky charms. However, a life-altering vehicular accident shatters Vernon's world, reducing his once-majestic hands to a mangled mess. As the clock ticks relentlessly, the attending surgeon, Dr. Gil Harding, is granted a reluctant approval from George to perform a daring, experimental surgery. The procedure, a radical grafting of hands from a recently deceased John Doe onto Vernon, is a desperate gamble to restore functionality to his hands and salvage his career. Vernon is kept in the dark about the true nature of his surgery, a strategy designed to prevent psychological barriers to his recovery. Dina, initially horrified at the thought of her brother's hands being replaced, slowly comes around when she sees the miraculous return of muscle and nerve function in Vernon's new hands. However, Vernon's ordeal takes a darker turn as he begins to suspect that his new hands possess a will of their own, pushing him towards malevolence. This psychological struggle sets the stage for a gripping climax, blending the worlds of music and mystery in a symphony of suspense. Are Vernon's hands orchestrating a sinister plot, or is it a chilling symphony of his own subconscious? The answer lies in the hands of a stranger.

Hands of a Stranger is a horror movie featuring Paul Lukather and directed by Newt Arnold.

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