12 certificateThe Island of Dr. Moreau is a Film programme that first aired in 1996 and has been classified a 12 certificate.

The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 2 star programme

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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

Directed by
John Frankenheimer

This sci-fi horror is based on the absorbing book by HG Wells and is the movie remake of the 1977 film. It tells the story of a mad scientistand his shocking genetic experiments which go horribly wrong - with nightmarish results.

Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau (Marlon Brando) has been living on a remote island in the South Pacific for some ytears now getting to grips with his experimentations. He has now successfully managed to combine human and animal DNA to make a crossbreed animal.

Edward Douglas (David Thewlis) is taken to the mysterious island of Dr Moreau after his plane crashes in the Pacific. Unable to leave or get information about the experiments the doctor is conducting he sets about searching for answers on his own.

Well, as usual, something goes wrong leading to nightmarish consequences leaving Edward trying to stop it before it is too late.

This film (and novel) raises ethical questions about man's ability through science to control the evolutionary process.

Written by ,

Also known as "La Isla del Dr. Moreau"

Genre: Film

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating:
2/5 Stars

Classification: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Cast

Image for David ThewlisDavid Thewlis...Edward Douglas
Fairuza Balk...Aissa
Image for Ron PerlmanRon Perlman...Sayer of the Law
Image for Marlon BrandoMarlon Brando...Dr. Moreau
Image for Val KilmerVal Kilmer...Montgomery
Marco Hofschneider...M'Ling
Temuera Morrison...Azazello
William Hootkins...Kiril
Daniel Rigney...Hyena-Swine
Nelson de la Rosa...Majai
Peter J. Elliott...Assassimon
Mark Dacascos...Lo-Mai
Miguel López...Waggdi
Neil Young...Boar Man
David Hudson...Bison Man