Island of Lost Souls (1932) | |
| Director(s) | Erle C. Kenton |
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| Top Genres | Adventure, Film Adaptation, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Mad Scientists, Pre-Code Cinema |
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Island of Lost Souls (1932) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Erle C. Kenton .
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Reviews: The Mummy, Island of Lost Souls, The Black Cat
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 13, 2023 From 4 Star FilmsThere’s something deeply prescient about The Mummy beginning with an archeological expedition for The British Museum. If it’s not evident from the outset, the film is firmly planted in the reality of 1922 when Howard Carter famously discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. This is only one hi... Read full article
Island of Lost Souls (1932, Erle C. Kenton)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 4, 2014 From The Stop ButtonWhat’s so incredible about Island of Lost Souls is how Charles Laughton doesn’t overpower the entire picture. Laughton’s take on the mad scientist role–playful, gleeful, callous, cruel–is a joy to watch and it definitely contributes but it doesn’t make Souls. Even... Read full article
Classics Revisited: Island of Lost Souls
By Barry P. on Apr 11, 2013 From Cinematic Catharsis(1932) Directed by Erle C. Kenton; Written by Waldemar Young and Philip Wylie; Based on the novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells; Starring: Charles Laughton, Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams and Kathleen Burke; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***** “Not to go... Read full article
Classics Revisited: Island of Lost Souls
By Barry P. on Apr 11, 2013 From Cinematic Catharsis(1932) Directed by Erle C. Kenton; Written by Waldemar Young and Philip Wylie; Based on the novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells; Starring: Charles Laughton, Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams and Kathleen Burke; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***** “Not to go... Read full article
Classic Films in Focus: ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932)
By Jennifer Garlen on Oct 8, 2012 From Virtual ViragoH.G. Wells’ disturbing tale of vivisectionist horror has been adapted for film several times, but the 1932 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau, titled Island of Lost of Souls, stands out for its chillingly effective performances and its sexually charged subtext. Directed by Erle C. Kenton, thi... Read full article
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Dr. Moreau: That was my first great achievement. Articulate speech controlled by the brain. And it was a great achievement! Oh, it takes a long time and infinite patience to make them talk.
[Moreau gives an impish smile and a chuckle]
Dr. Moreau: Someday I will create a woman and it'll be easier.
Dr. Moreau: Did you see that, Montgomery? She was tender like a woman. Oh, how that little scene spurs the scientific imagination onward.
Dr. Moreau: She's never seen anything like him.
Mr. Montgomery: No?
Dr. Moreau: You and I don't count. The only reactions we get from her are fear and terror.
Mr. Montgomery: That's understandable.
Dr. Moreau: But how will she respond to Parker where there's no cause for fear? Will she be attracted? Is she capable of being attracted? Has she a woman's emotional impulses? I could scarcely hope for a chance like this short of London.
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In response to British censors, who claimed the film was "against nature", Elsa Lanchester (Mrs. Charles Laughton) is said to have stated: "Of course it's against nature. So's Micky Mouse!"
The film was refused a cinema certificate in 1933 by the BBFC and remained banned in the UK until July 1958.
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