The Hand That Feeds the Dead

The Hand That Feeds the Dead

1974 · 87 min · ★ 4.6 · Horror

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.

Directed by Sergio Garrone · Written by Sergio Garrone

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