Island of Lost Souls

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NR,1hr 11min

Genres:

Sci-Fi,Horror

Released:

January 1, 1933

Distributor:

Music Video Distributors

Starring:

Charles Laughton, Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen ... More

Synopsis: This first film version of H.G. Wells' Island of Dr. Moreau stars Charles Laughton as Dr.Moreau, a dedicated but sadly misguided scientist who rules the roost on a remote island. Shipwrecked sailor Edward Parker Richard Arlen finds himself on Moreau's island, agreeing to stick around until another boat can come along and take him home. But that's not quite what Moreau has in mind: he'd rather Parker stay on the island and marry the exotic Lota (Kathleen Burke), who curiously possesses the characteristics ... Full Synopsis

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	Mark Deming, AMG Review The Island of Lost Souls is that rarity, a horror film from the 1930s that still seems scary. While it may seem a bit creaky by contemporary standards, the film has retained its raw power to unnerve, thanks largely to Charles Laughton, who brings a vivid, sweaty amorality to his performance that's truly disturbing; lots of mad scientists in the movies have played God, but few made it seem more morally ... Read Review

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	Charles Laughton Dr. Moreau Bela Lugosi Sayer of the Law Richard Arlen Edward Parker Leila Hyams Ruth Thomas

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Island of Lost Souls/Mystery of Wax

Island of Lost Souls [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Island of Lost Souls [Criterion Collection]

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