The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 01-21-2015, 04:40 PM

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COMING IN JUNE - ONLY ON BLU-RAY! - H.G. WELLS' THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1977) - STARRING BURT LANCASTER, MICHAEL YORK, NIGEL DAVENPORT, BARBARA CARRERA & RICHARD BASEHART - DIRECTED BY DON TAYLOR

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The Great Owl · 01-21-2015, 04:50 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes!

This 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau has been one of my faves since childhood, so my prayers have finally been answered.

Ahhhh... Barbara Carrera.

Mose Harper · 01-21-2015, 05:12 PM

Even though I figured this was a lock for a release here sooner than later, I picked up the UK disc because the price at the time was about equivalent to what I'd pay for a Kino or Shout edition.
I expect the Kino will use the same MGM master on the UK disc, which I thought looked great and a nice step up from the Midnight Movies DVD of more than a decade back.

Fans of the film, of which I'm one, should be very happy with the Kino when they get it.

Member-222782 · 01-21-2015, 05:32 PM

This will be a semi-blind buy for me. I caught the first 40 minutes or so on TV and really liked what I saw. I know it's a flawed film from various reviews I've read over the years but I don't care - can't wait to watch the rest of it.

drat · 01-21-2015, 06:02 PM

Although it's not really in the same league as Island of Lost Souls, I'm delighted Kino is releasing it and will certainly be picking it up.

I keep being surprised and delighted by Kino's announcements for this year.

ditcin · 01-21-2015, 06:09 PM

It would be interesting if they could find the original ending - either as a bonus feature or bridge to be included.

Alfredlynch · 01-21-2015, 06:19 PM

Wow, looks like Kino is filling a lot of holes in my collection this year. Awesome.

spargs · 01-21-2015, 06:22 PM

I've only seen this once (many, many, many years ago, on TV), and unfortunately I don't really remember much of it. But consider me intrigued.

Lucy Ashton · 01-21-2015, 06:58 PM

I enjoyed it as a kid - partly because I thought Michael York was hot. It may lack the intensity of some of the better horror movies from the same decade, but I'll no doubt want to revisit it.

Blu Titan · 01-21-2015, 07:00 PM

Awesome...a must

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the blob · 01-21-2015, 09:45 PM

I'll be interested to see how it stacks up against the UK release. No extras on that one but the transfer is okay if a bit dated and inconsistent at times.

NightShade560 · 01-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Another great release from Kino. Burt Lancaster is good as Dr. Moreau, not to mention Richard Basehart as the Sayer of the Law. I'm really looking forward to this release.

charlieray1 · 01-21-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ditcin

It would be interesting if they could find the original ending - either as a bonus feature or bridge to be included.

I didn't know for sure that there was a different ending --

[Show spoiler]

It had to exist though, as proved by this still:

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm18693309...i_mi_all_sf_12

Dvd Aficionado · 01-21-2015, 10:49 PM

I watched this at the cinema! As a kid, the shocking scene on the shore during the climax terrified me.

I watched the John Frankenheimer's version too but prefer the original.
I have the UK DVD but I may upgrade

charlieray1 · 01-21-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvd Aficionado

I watched this at the cinema! As a kid, the shocking scene on the shore during the climax terrified me.

I watched the John Frankenheimer's version too but prefer the original.
I have the UK DVD but I may upgrade

This isn't the original -- it's Island Of Lost Souls from 1932. It's also the best version!

AKORIS · 01-21-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ditcin

It would be interesting if they could find the original ending - either as a bonus feature or bridge to be included.

I'd love to see that.... I've heard about it for years and years and if you watch the final scene in the boat you can clearly see where a change of editing happened....

Ray Jackson · 01-22-2015, 02:07 AM

I DVRed the Marlon Brando remake the other night, but still haven't watched it.

Always heard it was a steaming pile of crap, but still intrigues me.

dsman71 · 01-22-2015, 02:11 AM

Even though the Island of Lost Souls original to me is better, this was a great film in its own right. Ill be getting it in June. It has that 70s vibe, good action and acting.

Dvd Aficionado · 01-22-2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by charlieray1

This isn't the original -- it's Island Of Lost Souls from 1932. It's also the best version!

I forgot about that

. I bought the Criteron DVD about 3 years ago and it is still kept in my DVD cabinet sealed

the fly · 01-22-2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I DVRed the Marlon Brando remake the other night, but still haven't watched it.

Always heard it was a steaming pile of crap, but still intrigues me.

You heard right.

I own Island of Lost Souls and absolutely love it. I've been curious about the 1977 remake for years.

01-21-2015, 04:50 PM	#2
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Yes! Yes! Yes! This 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau has been one of my faves since childhood, so my prayers have finally been answered. Ahhhh... Barbara Carrera.

01-21-2015, 05:12 PM	#3
Mose Harper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:514 Trading Score:3	Even though I figured this was a lock for a release here sooner than later, I picked up the UK disc because the price at the time was about equivalent to what I'd pay for a Kino or Shout edition. I expect the Kino will use the same MGM master on the UK disc, which I thought looked great and a nice step up from the Midnight Movies DVD of more than a decade back. Fans of the film, of which I'm one, should be very happy with the Kino when they get it.

01-21-2015, 05:32 PM	#4
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	This will be a semi-blind buy for me. I caught the first 40 minutes or so on TV and really liked what I saw. I know it's a flawed film from various reviews I've read over the years but I don't care - can't wait to watch the rest of it.

01-21-2015, 06:02 PM	#5
drat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Although it's not really in the same league as Island of Lost Souls, I'm delighted Kino is releasing it and will certainly be picking it up. I keep being surprised and delighted by Kino's announcements for this year.

01-21-2015, 06:09 PM	#6
ditcin Power Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:NY 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:597 Blu-ray reviews:1	It would be interesting if they could find the original ending - either as a bonus feature or bridge to be included.

01-21-2015, 06:19 PM	#7
Alfredlynch Expert Member Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1083	Wow, looks like Kino is filling a lot of holes in my collection this year. Awesome.

01-21-2015, 06:22 PM	#8
spargs Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:sunny Florida 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1107 DVD collection:55 Trading Score:3	I've only seen this once (many, many, many years ago, on TV), and unfortunately I don't really remember much of it. But consider me intrigued.

01-21-2015, 06:58 PM	#9
Lucy Ashton Expert Member Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:369	I enjoyed it as a kid - partly because I thought Michael York was hot. It may lack the intensity of some of the better horror movies from the same decade, but I'll no doubt want to revisit it.

01-21-2015, 07:00 PM	#10
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Awesome...a must .

01-21-2015, 09:45 PM	#11
the blob Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	I'll be interested to see how it stacks up against the UK release. No extras on that one but the transfer is okay if a bit dated and inconsistent at times.

01-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#12
NightShade560 Member Member since:Jan 2015 Location:An old dark house	Another great release from Kino. Burt Lancaster is good as Dr. Moreau, not to mention Richard Basehart as the Sayer of the Law. I'm really looking forward to this release.

01-21-2015, 10:49 PM	#14
Dvd Aficionado Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1044 DVD collection:703	I watched this at the cinema! As a kid, the shocking scene on the shore during the climax terrified me. I watched the John Frankenheimer's version too but prefer the original. I have the UK DVD but I may upgrade

01-22-2015, 02:07 AM	#17
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I DVRed the Marlon Brando remake the other night, but still haven't watched it. Always heard it was a steaming pile of crap, but still intrigues me.

01-22-2015, 02:11 AM	#18
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Even though the Island of Lost Souls original to me is better, this was a great film in its own right. Ill be getting it in June. It has that 70s vibe, good action and acting.

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