Idle Hands

Idle Hands is a 1999 American teen horror comedy film directed by Rodman Flender, written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer, and starring Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson, Jessica Alba, and Vivica A. Fox. The film's plot follows the life of an average lazy stoner teenager, Anton Tobias, whose hand becomes possessed and goes on a killing spree, even after being cut off from his arm.

This article is about the film. For the albums, see Idle Hands (Fatso Jetson album) and Idle Hands (Tim Ryan album). For the alternative metal song, see Stone Sour (album). For the song by American metalcore band Myka Relocate, see The Young Souls.

Idle Hands
Theatrical release poster, parodying that of The Craft
Directed byRodman Flender
Written by
  • Terri Hughes
  • Ron Milbauer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Baffa
Edited byStephen E. Rivkin
Music byGraeme Revell
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • April 30, 1999 (1999-04-30)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$25 million
Box office$4.2 million

The film's title is based on the saying "idle hands are the Devil's play-things" or "the devil makes work for idle hands". The film received negative reviews from critics and bombed at the box office, grossing $4.2 million from an estimated $25 million budget. Despite this, it has since gained a cult following.

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