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A mad scientist’s terror plot meets softcore spectacle in swinging London.

THE HAND OF PLEASURE

1971 · 1h 2m · NR · Comedy / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A mad scientist named Dr. Dreadful leads a terrorist organization called the Hand of Pleasure.

Quick Answer

What is The Hand of Pleasure about?

The Hand of Pleasure is a 1971 American comedy science fiction film directed by Zoltan G. Spencer about a mad scientist named Dr. Dreadful who leads a terrorist organization called the Hand of Pleasure.

Programmer's Pick

Simulated pleasure and simulated espionage collide as Dr. Dreadful’s crew turns London into their playground. If you’ve ever wanted your mad science dosed with strip club antics and spy spoofs, this 1971 curio delivers the goods—lingerie and all.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

London gets a lurid shake-up when Dr. Dreadful, a mad scientist with a flair for the theatrical, heads a terrorist group known as the Hand of Pleasure. This science fiction comedy blends spy spoof antics with an unabashed parade of exhibitionism, promiscuity, and softcore hijinks. Expect a parade of strippers, call girls, and outlandish devices as Dreadful’s criminal syndicate weaves in and out of iconic London landmarks and decadent dens. With its mix of madcap villainy and tongue-in-cheek eroticism, the film delivers a cheeky take on the classic mad scientist trope—set against a backdrop of espionage, voyeurism, and a very unbuttoned London underworld.

Details & Specs

Director
Zoltan G. Spencer
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 2m

Why Cult

Mad Scientist Mayhem

Dr. Dreadful’s unhinged experiments and criminal plots drive the action, offering a playful twist on evil genius tropes.

Swinging London Sleaze

Set against iconic London backdrops, the film blends spy parody with strip clubs, call girls, and softcore spectacle.

Spy Spoof Energy

The secret agent hijinks and villainous lairs lampoon classic spy films with a distinctly risqué flair.

Softcore Camp

From simulated sex acts to over-the-top bondage and voyeurism, the film revels in its campy, boundary-pushing eroticism.

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Threat File

Trigger

Dr. Dreadful leads a terrorist organization

Threat

The Hand of Pleasure's criminal schemes

Effect

Chaos and decadence in London

Setting

London, England

Questions from the Vault

When was The Hand of Pleasure released? +

The Hand of Pleasure was released in 1971.

Who directed The Hand of Pleasure? +

Zoltan G. Spencer directed The Hand of Pleasure.

How long is The Hand of Pleasure? +

The Hand of Pleasure has a runtime of 62 minutes.

What genre is The Hand of Pleasure? +

The Hand of Pleasure is a comedy and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Hand of Pleasure? +

The Hand of Pleasure is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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