The Licked Hand: A Haunting Battle for Survival and Sanity

Name: The Licked Hand
Description: A gripping psychological horror thriller that follows Eleanor, a 70-year-old woman living alone in her isolated Victorian home with her beloved dog, Cheyenne. As a violent storm approaches, Eleanor’s daughter Dakotah visits, urging her mother to leave the decaying house and move to assisted living. Eleanor stubbornly refuses, clinging to her independence and the memories of her late husband. As the storm intensifies, Eleanor discovers that Jake Powell, a dangerous escapee from a nearby mental institution, has broken into her home. Jake, deranged and feral, believes he is Eleanor’s dog. Trapped and terrified, Eleanor must outwit and outmaneuver Jake while confronting the ghosts of her past – including her abusive relationship with her late husband.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: March 16
Production Companies: ADAD FILMS // THE LICKED HAND LLC
Contact Emails: adadwarda@gmail.com, officialohlsenproductions@gmail.com
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Producers: Jason Martinez – Jamie Ohlsen
Writers: Levi Gordon
Director: Adad Warda
CD: Kara Sullivan
Website: adadfilms.com

The Licked Hand: A Gripping Tale of Isolation and Terror

“The Licked Hand” is a psychological horror thriller that delves into the depths of fear and memory through the lens of Eleanor, a 70-year-old woman determined to retain her independence in an increasingly hostile world. Set against the backdrop of a storm-lashed Victorian home, the film explores themes of aging, familial obligation, and the lingering shadows of past trauma. As the torrential rain pours outside, Eleanor’s battle is not just against nature but against a menacing intruder who shatters her idyllic solitude.

Directed by the visionary Adad Warda, the film boasts a powerful performance by a cast that brings this harrowing narrative to life. With a story that intertwines the psychosis of a desperate escaped inmate and the frailty of a woman clinging to memories of her late husband, “The Licked Hand” promises to challenge viewers’ perceptions of safety and sanity. As Eleanor must confront not only the danger lurking within her home but also the demons of her past, the film offers a gripping look at resilience amid terror.