I teach 9th grade English, and after reading Wells's "The Island of Dr. Moreau" in my English I class, I chose to have my students watch the 1996 remake rather than this version. Although both movies greatly deviate from Wells's story, the 1977 version would have bored my students to tears. If you intend to show a movie version of this novel, then I would choose the 1996 version since it is faster-paced and more dramatic. Plus, Val Kilmer plays a very convincing Montgomery. The redeeming quality of this 1977 version is the cave scene during which the Beast People teach Braddock "The Law," though your students will probably be asleep by the time that scene occurs.

If you saw this as a kid, you always thought it was a classic. Although it doesn't hold up when one is an adult so much, it is still a decent flick to watch if you sprained your ankle and can't get out of the house. The plot concerns a stranded engineer (York) of a freighter that lands on a remote island that is inhabited by strange creatures. Lancaster is superb as the ingenious Dr Monreau who is a gifted geneticist and biologist who wants to merge animals with man to get the perfect creation that only science can manufacture. He is obviously a disciple of Nietzsche and Spencer. There is a creepiness about the island that the film manages to sustain throughout. The make-up is excellent and the beast men are rather frightening (not recommended for children under 7). Basheart plays the sayer of the law, who as an aged and wisdom filled creature whom attempts to dissuade complete anarchy amongst the beast men. Not a bad production.

Of the 3 versions of this movie-(Island Of Lost Souls-the original) and this one of course(the best),and then the most recent version with the late great Marlon Brando playing Dr.Moreau and Val Kilmer as his latest victim.Also tiltled the Island of Dr.Moreau,it had its moments but wasn't as convincing i thought as the Burt Lancaster and Michael York film.Anyways this the second version is a good clean transfer to DVD and a big improvement over the VHS copy, and a worthy addition to anyones collection who is a fan of Burt Lancaster.He does a fine job of playing his role in this one,with a very convincing sadistic Doctor.Who starts out by making you think he's okay...and then you realize he is quite the opposite.Burt playing a bad guy! Michael York also does a good job in this one.The DVD doesnt feature any real extras but is a good price and a nice,sharp,colourful DVD.RECOMMENDED.

Such an excellent parable about humankind and its pretense of being above its animal instincts! Better than the book (which is excellent itself.)

It is the older version of Crocodile. Set in China or Asia.
The picture was boring, because you could not see the movie plainly. It was too dark. Daytime looked like almost night all the way through the movie. If it wasn't such a waste of money I would toss it in the garbage. Just like Day of The animals. My friend has one of these. And you can see it just fine. Wish I could return both of them.