This superb adaptation of H.G. Wells' Terrifying Novel The Island of Doctor Moreau was initially banned in many countries as well as many parts of the US because of its horrifying depiction of a man who transforms animals into partial humans through his own form of surgical experimentation.
Charles Laughton plays Dr. Moreau, the benign-looking doctor who lives and works on his own private South Seas island. When a shipwreck leaves Edward Parker (Richard Arlen) stranded on the island, he learns of the hideous experiments that the doctor has been conducting in an area of the island known as "The House of Pain". When Parker encounters the beautiful creature Lota, the panther woman, Dr. Moreau gets the idea to create the first human-animal child through the two of them. The lines between humans and animals, however, begin to blur and Dr. Moreau could become the next victim of his own twisted creations.
Hauntingly produced, The Island of Lost Souls remains a classic of horror cinema and one of the most strangely fascinating films ever created. Memorable performances, including an affecting portrayal by Bela Lugosi as the leader of the rebellion, make this a must-see for all horror fans.