The island of Dr. Moreau [videorecording] / New Line Cinema presents an Edward R. Pressman production ; a John Frankenheimer film ; produced by Edwar R. Pressman ; based on the novel by H.G. Wells ; screenplay by Richard Stanley and Ron Hutchinson ; directed by John Frankenheimer.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. Special features include Star highlights, showcasing the stars in clips from other movies; interviews with Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, and Stan Winston; theatrical trailer; international trailer; cast biographies and filmographies. Full screen format (modified to fit TV) on side A; widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) on side B. Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Ron Perlman, Marco Hofschneider.
Summary:
Dr. Moreau is brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When a U.N. diplomat visits the island laboratory he discovers experiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. The beasts revolt, threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind.
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