Saturday, October 29, 2022

The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

 Based on the novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1896.

A scientist on an island conducts genetic experiments with beasts and human beings. A shipwrecked man is taken to the island and, after witnessing the experiments' horrible products, tries to escape.

Sci-fi. The highlights are the excellent make-up effects. The film has a fast and somewhat abrupt narrative and a slightly self-mocking tone. Its shortcomings might be the result of a tribulated production history, which was the subject matter of a documentary.

Rating: 38

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