I just watched the 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau. Felt a bit dated in style but the man-beats were impressive enough, especially when their animal side came to the fore. Michael York wasn't great as the shipwrecked sailor but Burt Lancaster was convincing as Moreau, the troubled, rejected genius. The disharmony between the two of them over Moreau's much younger wife Maria (Barbara Carrea) brings out Moreau's own savage side. Nigel Davenport is good as Moreau's sidekick. Very much The Tempest with multiple Calibans (perhaps even Moreau as one of them). Some impressive scenes especially the man-beast fight with a tiger. Directed by Don Taylor and written by Al Ramrus from the novel by H.G. Wells. On Netflix. 6/10.
Review of The Island of Dr. Moreau
