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Island of Lost Souls

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Island of Lost Souls
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NR,1hr 11min
Genres:
Sci-Fi,Horror
Released:
January 1, 1933
Director:
Erle C. Kenton
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 ... Full 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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