The Hands of Orlac (1924)

Plot

Renowned pianist Paul Orlac faces a life-altering tragedy when he loses his hands in a devastating accident. After undergoing an experimental surgery, he receives a pair of new hands, only to discover they belonged to a notorious killer. Struggling with his identity and the sinister implications of his new appendages, Orlac becomes increasingly paranoid, haunted by the possibility that the hands may influence his actions. As he grapples with his talent and the dark legacy of his grafted hands, the line between artist and monster begins to blur, leading him down a harrowing path.