The Island of Dr. Moreau(1996)- Production Details

Poster of The Island of Dr. Moreau

Synopsis

A brilliant geneticist, Dr. Moreau and his assistant Montgomery are on the brink of revolutionizing science when Edward Douglas becomes stranded on their remote island. At first glance, this tropical paradise seems idyllic. But deep in the jungle lies a terrifying secret. Moreau and Montgomery have been performing gene-splicing research on animals to create a superior breed of human being, and that experiment has gone terribly wrong. They have ignored the most fundamental law of the jungle: survival of the fittest. Roaming free, these beast-people are highly intelligent with murderous instincts. Their thirst for blood is pacified through a combination of sedatives and shock discipline. But events triggered by Douglas' unexpected arrival are about to break Moreau's God-like dominion over these resentful creatures. As the crisis escalates, Douglas must escape the clutches of his captors and find a way off the island before he becomes a part of Moreau's final horrifying experiment.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • August 23, 1996

MPAA Rating

PG 13

Genres

Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller, Adaptation

Run Time

1 hour 35 minutes

Distributors

New Line Cinema

Box Office

$27,663,982

Also Known As

  • The Island of Doctor Moreau

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Produced In

United States

Director