Richard Arlen, born in 1899, made his mark in the world of cult cinema with his roles in The Crawling Hand (1963) and Sex and the College Girl (1964). Initially a silent film actor, Arlen transitioned into talkies, bringing a distinctive flair to the screen. In The Human Duplicators (1965), he further cemented his place in the genre, navigating the bizarre and the unconventional. His diverse background, from a World War I pilot to a Hollywood actor, adds layers to his performances, making him a fascinating figure in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse films.
The Crawling Hand
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, a teenager finds a severed arm among wreckage on earth. Soon the thing returns to life to murder and posses the young man's mind.
