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Island of Lost Souls (1932) -- An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.

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Director:
Erle C. Kenton
Writers:
H.G. Wells (novel)
Waldemar Young (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
December 1932 (USA) more
Tagline:
TERROR! Stalked the Brush-Choked Island...Where Men Who Were Animals Sought the Girl Who Was All-Human!
Plot:
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations. full summary | add synopsis
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Terrifying when I first saw it in 1933. Equally so in 2000. more (49 total)

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Also Known As:
The Island of Dr. Moreau (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
70 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)
Certification:
Finland:K-16 (1996) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:TV-14 (TV rating) | USA:Unrated

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Trivia:
Charles Laughton claimed that he based his Dr. Moreau appearance on that of his dentist. more
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Miscellaneous: As the beast-men attack Moreau's lab one of them brushes against a flaming torch and sets his furry head alight. more
Quotes:
Dr. Moreau: Mr. Parker, do you know what it means to feel like God? more

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Terrifying when I first saw it in 1933. Equally so in 2000., 24 February 2001
Author: amadeus-10 (rdujack@worldnet.att.net) from Tewksbury, NJ

I first saw this film in 1933 when I was 7 years old. My 20 year old aunt, who was also my nanny, used to drag me to these things (also took me to equally horrifying Trader Horn and King Kong) instead of taking me to the playground. Even after 67 years, I remembered the scene when someone was lashing the rebellious half-animals.

I checked it out from my video store last year for a re-run. Absolutely magnificent Laughton. Still scary.

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