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Island of Lost Souls [VHS]
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Product Details/SpecificationsActor(s):
Charles Laughton
Bela Lugosi
Richard Arlen
Leila Hyams
Kathleen Burke
Creators:
Karl Struss (Cinematographer)
H.G. Wells (Writer)
Philip Wylie (Writer)
Waldemar Young (Writer)
Director(s):
Erle C. Kenton
Recording label: Universal Studios EAN: 9786302843200Binding: VHS TapeISBN: 6302843200Number of items: 1Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC, Release Date: 1997-09-16Universal product code (UPC): 096898060936Audience rating: UnratedAmazon.com
When you've got Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, how can you go wrong? Shipwreck victim Edward Parker (Richard Arlen) is stranded on an island run by the mysterious Dr. Moreau (Laughton). Moreau is hospitable enough, but the jungle is full of menacing shapes--and what about those ominous references to the House of Pain? Parker gradually learns of Moreau's unholy experiments and worries that he'll never escape. Though it has aged a bit, Island of Lost Souls is surprisingly spine-tingling, particularly the horrifying climax. Light and shadows are used especially well--occasionally, Moreau speaks with his face entirely hidden, except for his glittering eyes. Laughton turns in yet another superbly evil performance and even the somewhat worse-for-wear Lugosi is creepy as the pronouncer of the law. ("Are we not men?" Well, no, not exactly.) This is a nicely chilling classic that may even make you think twice about modern science's experimentation with genetics. Don't miss it. Remade as The Island of Dr. Moreau in 1977 and 1996. --Ali Davis
island of lost soulsReview Date: 2010-08-25 Rating: 10 out of 10When is this going to be released on DVD. A classic that ranks with any of Universal's best horror movies. What is the hold-up?
Reviewsthe bestReview Date: 2010-08-05 Rating: 10 out of 10I`ve seen several remakes of this movie but until now had not seen this version which in my opinion is the best. I was always somewhat confused about exactly what Moreau was trying to achieve and why, this version seemed to clarify both issues. In black and white with Charles Laughton and the panther woman doing a splendid job. Some people won`t watch black and white movies. They don`t know what they`re missing, and this movie proves it.WHERE IS THE DVD RELEASE FOR THIS EARLY HORROR CLASSIC?!Review Date: 2010-02-23 Rating: 10 out of 10Once again horror fans are left in limbo waiting for another forgotten classic to get its due release on DVD. Island Of Lost Souls is not only the best screen version of the story, but one of the best early horror classics of all time. The film is filled will great atmosphere and acting including wonderful performances by Lugosi and Laughton. It's a mystery why Universal has been dragging their feet to release this gem of a film. A great film with a very memorable ending that will leave you chilled to the bone! Come on Universal get with it!waiting !!!Review Date: 2009-06-19 Rating: 10 out of 10Aw, come on , now !! One of the great films of the early thirties, and it is STILL not available of DVD ? Get with it, Paramount !!Long Time ComingReview Date: 2009-05-03 Rating: 10 out of 10Just looked at my old laserdisc of this title today (02 May 2009). Didn't remember the print being in such terrible shape! Speckles galore around reel changes and other significant defects. It appears that Universal's archival print is in very bad shape (they own the pre-1950 Paramount catalogue). Suspect that this title will require significant restoration prior to DVD release. Also suspect that Universal won't bother. Criterion has been licensing titles from Universal for several years...they might be this film's only hope of seeing a DVD release.
Running time: 70 minutesTheatrical release date: 1932-12
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