The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

Release date: 1996-08-23
Country: USA
Language: English|Indonesian
Director: John Frankenheimer, Richard Stanley (uncredited)
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Rating: 4.5/10
Length: 1h 36min

Storyline

Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau has successfully combined human and animal DNA to make a crossbreed animal. Well, as usual, something goes wrong and David Thewlis must try to stop it before it is too late. Originally rated R, but cut by Frankenheimer to allow "a wider audience".

Plot Keywords

mutant, animal experimentation, homosexual subtext, mutation, rebellion, mad scientist, experiment, genetics, jungle, island, cult film, period in title, death of title character, stranded, slavery, monster, experiment gone wrong, impersonation, machine gun, pistol

Short Review

Brando's performance is enormous fun, but it's not just a joke. He's hilarious and gently mesmerizing at once, and director John Frankenheimer savvily adjusts the tone of his movie to fit Brando's daft brilliance.