An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Directed by Erle C. Kenton
exotic island
based on novel or book
mad scientist
man beast
stranded
mad doctor
held captive
remote island
pre-code
genetic engineering
south sea island
god complex
cross breed
lost island
monster island
human animal hybrid
mutants
human experiment
shipwreck survivors
turned into animal
genetic experiment
animal transformation
genetically modified creature
beastmen
missing
abomination
sex transformation
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Cast
Charles Laughton
Dr. Moreau
Richard Arlen
Edward Parker
Leila Hyams
Ruth Thomas
Bela Lugosi
The Sayer of the Law
Kathleen Burke
Lota the Panther Woman
Arthur Hohl
Montgomery
Stanley Fields
Capt. Davies
Paul Hurst
Capt. Donahue
Tetsu Komai
M`ling
George Irving
Consul
Joe Bonomo
Beast (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Erle C. Kenton
Producer
Wally Westmore
Makeup Artist
H. G. Wells
Novel
Loren L. Ryder
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Joe Bonomo
Stunts
Popular Reviews
75 reviews
Jc Du Plessis
7.0★ · 10/10/24
An early adaptation of the island of doctor moreau that puts more emphasis on the horror and it's pretty entertaining. I like the creature design and doctor moreau is a good villian. The characters are entertaining enough but not very memorable. I haven't seen all the adaptations but I do like that this is a more horror than philosophical. It may be a older movie but it's still pretty entertaining.
An early adaptation of the island of doctor moreau that puts more emphasis on the horror and it's pretty entertaining. I like the creature design and doctor moreau is a good villian. The characters are entertaining enough but not very memorable. I haven't seen all the adaptations but I do like that this is a more horror than philosophical. It may be a older movie but it's still pretty entertaining.
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julesPRO
8.0★ · 07/14/26
pre-code cinema really said no limits.....
pre-code cinema really said no limits.....
Burçin
6.0★ · 04/25/26
J’suis fatiguée et j’ai regardé parce que j’aime bien les simpsons J’aurais aimé qu’il y ait pas que des singes parce que dans l’épisode des simpsons Homer c’était un éléphant de mer
J’suis fatiguée et j’ai regardé parce que j’aime bien les simpsons J’aurais aimé qu’il y ait pas que des singes parce que dans l’épisode des simpsons Homer c’était un éléphant de mer
ChaiclassicsPRO
8.0★ · 02/26/26
Probably more 4.25/10 but this was a decent film. It definitely has a horror gothic like atmosphere that works. And honestly the makeup design is amazing for the creatures. I didn't even recognise Bela Lugosi underneath all that makeup. I imagine that this film was somewhat controversial at the time especially due to some of the more frank themes especially with Lota dressed in very skimpy outfits. Honestly Charles Laughton made this film amazing though. His acting is just so maniacally evil. A decent film not my favourite but I could see why it's a classic.
Probably more 4.25/10 but this was a decent film. It definitely has a horror gothic like atmosphere that works. And honestly the makeup design is amazing for the creatures. I didn't even recognise Bela Lugosi underneath all that makeup. I imagine that this film was somewhat controversial at the time especially due to some of the more frank themes especially with Lota dressed in very skimpy outfits. Honestly Charles Laughton made this film amazing though. His acting is just so maniacally evil. A decent film not my favourite but I could see why it's a classic.
alicia
7.0★ · 02/14/26
como ultimo acto y lo mas humano q hicieron fue la revolución
como ultimo acto y lo mas humano q hicieron fue la revolución
