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Chloe Okuno to Direct Horror Film 'Bad Hand'

3/20/2026

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Chloe Okuno, director of Watcher, will direct Bad Hand for Searchlight Pictures, with April Wolfe writing.
The story follows a kindergarten teacher who, a week before her wedding, becomes a hit-and-run victim.
After the accident, her right hand develops a mind of its own, driven by violent impulses.
Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, and Alison Small will produce the film.
Okuno and Wolfe are set to blend psychological and body horror.

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Story summary

Chloe Okuno, director of Watcher, will direct Bad Hand for Searchlight Pictures, with April Wolfe writing.
The story follows a kindergarten teacher who, a week before her wedding, becomes a hit-and-run victim.
After the accident, her right hand develops a mind of its own, driven by violent impulses.
Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, and Alison Small will produce the film.
Okuno and Wolfe are set to blend psychological and body horror.