The Beast with Five Fingers

The Beast with Five Fingers

Your flesh will creep…at the hand that crawls!

1947 · 88 min · ★ 6.4 · Mystery, Horror

Locals in an Italian village believe evil has taken over the estate of a recently deceased pianist where murder has taken place. The alleged killer: the pianist's severed hand.

Directed by Robert Florey · Written by William Fryer Harvey

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