HAND OF DEATH (1962)

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HAND OF DEATH (1962) Oct 11, 2006 21:32:12 GMT -8

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Post by Lunkhead on Oct 11, 2006 21:32:12 GMT -8

Starring John Agar, Paula Raymond, Stephen Dunne, Roy Gordon, Joe Besser!!, and Butch Patrick (Yes, pre-Eddie Munster)

HAND OF DEATH is a neat little SciFi thriller. Clocking in at a quick 58 minutes, this tale of science gone wrong features John Agar in the lead and a gorgeous Paula Raymond as his love interest. While experimenting with a new deadly gas, Agar sadly becomes infected. The result is a walking menace who can kill with the touch of his hand. The film moves along nicely and features some really cool background music full of bongos and occasional theremin. The effects are fun, and being a 3 Stooges fan, seeing Joe Besser in this was priceless.

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Besser's sudden death scene is unusual and in a way shocking. His character is a bit of a fuss-budget, but also upbeat and when he gets it, it seems unexpected and tragic.
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I truly enjoyed this movie and recommend it to fans of John Agar, Joe Besser and anyone who likes good old monster/drive-in films.

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Watch it Joe!

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Thank you Megs for giving me the opportunity to finally see this gem!

Last Edit: Oct 12, 2006 4:07:59 GMT -8 by Lunkhead

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Zone Fighter Shazzan Zone Double Fight Posts: 2,119	HAND OF DEATH (1962) Oct 12, 2006 10:59:11 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zone Fighter on Oct 12, 2006 10:59:11 GMT -8 Darn! Netflix doesn't have it. They've got two marital arts films instead.

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HAND OF DEATH (1962) Oct 12, 2006 15:14:18 GMT -8

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Post by Xenorama ™ on Oct 12, 2006 15:14:18 GMT -8

i can send you a copy, if you like. this was one of the long lost and sought after films of fandom for the longest time, because it hadn't been aired in ages. i'd never heard of it all all until say, 1989.

it's interesting, but i didn't think it was that great. the good thing is that at 58 minutes it zooms by.

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HAND OF DEATH (1962) Oct 12, 2006 20:08:16 GMT -8

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Post by Zone Fighter on Oct 12, 2006 20:08:16 GMT -8

admin said:

i can send you a copy, if you like. this was one of the long lost and sought after films of fandom for the longest time, because it hadn't been aired in ages. i'd never heard of it all all until say, 1989..

Please do.

Zone Fighter Shazzan Zone Double Fight Posts: 2,119	HAND OF DEATH (1962) Jun 2, 2007 9:06:06 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zone Fighter on Jun 2, 2007 9:06:06 GMT -8 I liked it until the change in appearance. The ending seemed abrupt to me.

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Post by Lunkhead on Oct 11, 2006 21:32:12 GMT -8

Post by Zone Fighter on Oct 12, 2006 10:59:11 GMT -8

Post by Xenorama ™ on Oct 12, 2006 15:14:18 GMT -8

Post by Zone Fighter on Oct 12, 2006 20:08:16 GMT -8

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