ISLAND OF LOST SOULS is undoubtedly one of the best -- and most disturbing -- horror films to come out of the 1930's. Now, the folks at CLASSIC MONSTERS OF THE MOVIES have released their latest in the series of ultimate guides. These are very nicely done and the design, layouts and images are top of the line.
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From the publisher:
Painstaking image restoration work gives every still, lobby card and element of artwork the exquisite level of detail that is the hallmark of Classic Monsters publications, while the clean and timeless design makes this signed magazine guide to Island of Lost Souls an absolute must-have for any fan of classic Paramount horror cinema. High-end production values make this more than a signed guide to Island of Lost Souls: this is a true collector’s item for any classic horror film fan.
As we explore the tale of the insane, tyrannical Dr Moreau and his menagerie of unfortunate hybrids, you’ll discover what went on behind the scenes, and develop a fresh appreciation for a movie that was banned by the British censor and still has the power to shock today. Its themes of vivisection, experimentation and godly ambitions have lost none of their power; a range of absorbing articles bring the story of the movie’s production to life.
In the role of the movie’s resident mad scientist Charles Laughton delivered a tour de force performance, but he was by no means alone in shaping the movie’s uniquely unsettling mood. The signed Ultimate Guide to Island of Lost Souls features a wealth of biographies, taking in not just cast members who played human characters, like Leila Hyams and Richard Arlen, but also those skilled performers like Bela Lugosi and Kathleen Burke who brought Moreau’s creations to vivid life on the screen.
You’ll also meet the crew members who turned this ageless story into an enduring classic of the horror genre, and witness their differing influences. While author Wells covered themes of identity, humanity and cruelty, screenwriters Philip Wylie and Waldemar Young crafted a violent, brutal tale that, directed by Erle C Kenton, pulled very few punches in its examination of just how lethal scientific skill can be in the wrong hands.
The sweltering island heat is exhausting, and there are screams coming from that locked room, but the signed Ultimate Guide to Island of Lost Souls is an ideal way to escape the horror of Dr Moreau’s island. Packed with rich information and glorious stills, and produced to the lavish standard you expect, it’s the ideal accompaniment to a fresh viewing of the film, and a return journey to the dreaded house of pain.
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