The Island of Dr. Moreau

The Island of Dr. Moreau

A tropical paradise, untouched by man... where a bizarre civilization exists.

Directed by Don Taylor

Produced by American International Pictures, Major Productions

197799 min5.7 / 10

A dark, unsettling exploration of scientific hubris and the violation of nature, where a castaway discovers an island of grotesque hybrid creatures born from a mad scientist's experiments.

A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.

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  • Is The Island of Dr. Moreau scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does The Island of Dr. Moreau end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Island of Dr. Moreau easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Island of Dr. Moreau violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Island of Dr. Moreau sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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