Creature with the Blue Hand (1967)

Creature with the Blue Hand Poster
Original Title: Edgar Wallace: Die Blaue Hand

Scotland Yard is after a homicidal maniac called The Blue Hand, which is what he uses to kill his victims.

Film Overview
"Creature with the Blue Hand" is a German crime and scary movie directed by Alfred Vohrer, launched in 1967. The film is based upon Edgar Wallace's 1925 novel "The Blue Hand" and the initial story "Again the Blue Hand". The eerie thriller is known for its suspenseful story, vibrant images and the strong performance of its lead star, Klaus Kinski.

Plot Synopsis
The central character of the movie is Dave Emerson, a dual function played by Klaus Kinski, a guy who is admitted to a psychiatric health center due to thought insanity. The narrative unfolds as a series of murders start taking place at his ancestral house, with the victims all marked by a mysterious blue handprint. This blue hand becomes the symbol of a ruthless murderer who leaves no traces, with his victims all falling prey to his gruesome methods.

Dave's twin brother Richard, also played by Kinski, is released from prison right around the time the very first murder happens. He was at first sentenced due to the mistaken identification with his twin bro. This right away triggers speculation about whether Richard is seeking vengeance, although he declares he has fixed up with the past and wishes to live in harmony.

Investigation and Twists
The 2 bros capture the attention of Inspector Craig played by Harald Leipnitz, an investigator working on the murders. As the plot unfolds, viewers are kept the edge of their seats as different pieces of proof relatively point to both bros. Dave's escape from the psychiatric institute and Richard's suspicious disposition produce a web of speculation and suspicions. Nevertheless, the detectives battle with determining who the true perpetrator is while the death toll continues to rise.

Conclusion
As Richard tries to penetrate into their mother's mysterious death years back, he discovers a secret room in their estate that holds considerable clues. The complex network of deceit lastly unfolds towards completion of the film. The climax provides a thrilling turn-around when it is exposed that Dave and Richard were innocent, and the murderer was actually Dr. Albert Mangrove, the family physician.

"Brent", Dave's henchman, had been helping the doctor perform the murders, accompanied by the third sibling, Roger, who was assumed to be dead. This remarkable revelation throws the audiences into an utter state of shock, marking a fitting climax to the suspense-filled story.

Vital Reception
"Creature with heaven Hand" is typically acknowledged for its thrilling plotline, sustained suspense, and amazing efficiencies, with special credit due to Klaus Kinski's unique representation of the twin brothers. Regardless of specific downsides, such as an intricate narrative structure and in some cases impractical portrayal of events, the movie is commonly thought about a traditional in the category of crime and scary movie theater.

In conclusion, "Creature with the Blue Hand" intrigues audiences with its suspense-filled story, mysterious blue hand concepts, and surprising twist endings. The strong performances of the lead actors, the strangely climatic settings, and the interesting instructions make it worth expecting fans of classic scary and crime movies. It is a timeless representation of German filmmaking of the 1960s, bearing Alfred Vohrer's signature style.

Top Cast

  • Harald Leipnitz (small)
    Harald Leipnitz
    Inspektor Craig
  • Klaus Kinski (small)
    Klaus Kinski
    Dave Emerson / Richard Emerson
  • Carl Lange (small)
    Carl Lange
    Dr. Albert Mangrove
  • Ilse Steppat (small)
    Ilse Steppat
    Lady Emerson
  • Hermann Lenschau (small)
    Hermann Lenschau
    Rechtsanwalt Douglas
  • Diana Körner (small)
    Diana Körner
    Myrna Emerson
  • Gudrun Genest (small)
    Gudrun Genest
    Schwester Harris
  • Albert Bessler (small)
    Albert Bessler
    Butler Anthony
  • Richard Haller
    Edward Appleton / Die Blaue Hand
  • Ilse Pagé (small)
    Ilse Pagé
    Miss Mabel Finley
  • Fred Haltiner
    Wärter Reynolds