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Island of Lost Souls

"TERROR! Stalked the Brush-Choked Island...Where Men Who Were Animals Sought the Girl Who Was All-Human!"

1932-12-24 Horror 1hr 11m

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

  • Released
    1932-12-24
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    $300,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 11m
  • Genre
    Horror, Science Fiction
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.4
  • Production
    Paramount Pictures

Crew

Erle C. Kenton
Director
H.G. Wells
Novel
Erle C. Kenton
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton
Dr. Moreau
Richard Arlen

Richard Arlen
Edward Parker
Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams
Ruth Thomas
Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi
The Sayer of the Law
Kathleen Burke

Kathleen Burke
Lota the Panther Woman
Arthur Hohl

Arthur Hohl
Montgomery
Stanley Fields

Stanley Fields
Capt. Davies
Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst
Capt. Donahue
Hans Steinke

Hans Steinke
Ouran
Tetsu Komai

Tetsu Komai
M`ling
George Irving

George Irving
Consul
Jack Bardette

Jack Bardette
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Evangelus Berbas

Evangelus Berbas
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Joe Bonomo

Joe Bonomo
Beast (uncredited)
Buster Brodie

Buster Brodie
Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
Jacob Dance

Jacob Dance
Beast (uncredited)
James Dime

James Dime
Seaman (uncredited)
Harry Ekezian

Harry Ekezian
Gola (uncredited)
Charles Gemora

Charles Gemora
Gorilla on Pier (uncredited)
John George

John George
Beast (uncredited)
Rosemary Grimes

Rosemary Grimes
Samoan Girl (uncredited)
Robert P. Kerr

Robert P. Kerr
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Bob Kortman

Bob Kortman
Mr. Hogan (uncredited)
Robert Milasch

Robert Milasch
Beast (uncredited)
Constantine Romanoff

Constantine Romanoff
Beast (uncredited)
Schlitzie

Schlitzie
Furry Manimal (uncredited)
Jack Walters

Jack Walters
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Duke York

Duke York
Beast (uncredited)

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Reviews for Island of Lost Souls
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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2016-07-24

We are Devo! There's an island somewhere out there in the goddamn foggy laden deep blue sea. Here resides Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton), ... read more

We are Devo! There's an island somewhere out there in the goddamn foggy laden deep blue sea. Here resides Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton), he has a God complex and he is conducting experiments, turning animals into humans. Unsurprisingly and terrifyingly the results are not exactly a success! Tod Browning's Freaks was released this same year, and when watching Erle C. Kenton's Island of Lost Souls, it makes for the perfect companion piece. Full of haunting imagery, aided no end by cinematographer Karl Struss' stunning photography, it's a film that stays with you long after the end credits have rolled. Berserker science marries up to human chaos to provoke and trouble in equal measure. Laughton gives top villainy, whilst Waldemar Young and and Philip Wylie adapt from the H.G. Wells novel with a cheeky glint in their eyes. The 1930s had some great horror movies, this is up with the best of them. 8/10

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-13

There is something almost "Hitler-esque" about Charles Laughton's performance in this stunningly eerie adaptation of HG Wells' novel "The Is... read more

There is something almost "Hitler-esque" about Charles Laughton's performance in this stunningly eerie adaptation of HG Wells' novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau". I have to admit to a certain bewilderment as to the name change - if anything, it rather detracts from the original - but hey, I'm nitpicking. Laughton is perfect as the charismatic genius who is experimenting to turn animals into human beings. Not for us here, is that typically maniacal lunatic-scientist style of characterisation; our protagonist here is cold, calculating and evil - but he also has a structured - if entirely flawed - scientific theory with a goal that aims to facilitate his return to London to prove those previously sceptical of his claims that he was right. Were it not for the arrival of "Edward Parker" (Richard Arlen) who had been unceremoniously dumped from a passing freighter; and whom he introduces to his most promising subject "The Panther Woman" he might well have succeeded. This external intervention, however, changes all the dynamics on the island and we head to the ultimate clash of personalities. Bela Lugosi features sparingly, and - to be honest - his part could have been played by any tall man in a beard (real, or otherwise) and Arthur Hohl as his rather too acquiescent sidekick "Montgomery" lacked any sort of screen presence. The lighting contributes hugely to the spookily haunting imagery; more than making up for the, well, make up! It's all about Laughton - his menacing, almost megalomanic performance is captivating.

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A Review by John Chard

We are Devo! There's an island somewhere out there in the goddamn foggy laden deep blue sea. Here resides Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton), he has a God complex and he is conducting experiments, turning animals into humans. Unsurprisingly a...

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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2016-07-24

We are Devo! There's an island somewhere out there in the goddamn foggy laden deep blue sea. Here resides Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton), he has a God complex and he is conducting experiments, turni...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-06-13

There is something almost "Hitler-esque" about Charles Laughton's performance in this stunningly eerie adaptation of HG Wells' novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau". I have to admit to a certain bewilderme...

read more