The Island of Dr. Moreau on DVD, Horror, Burt Lancaster, Michael York

A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.

STARS: Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport

99 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Psychological Thriller, B-Horror, Body Horror, Horror, Sci-Fi, Romance, Dystopian Sci-Fi | 1977 | Color

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Surprisingly well done

I recently saw this version of The Island of Dr. Moreau for the first time courtesy of MGM Midnite Movies.
It was much better than I thought it would be. Of course that was mainly due to the fact that I had already seen the abomination made in 1996 starring Brando and Kilmer. After seeing that mess I had pretty low expectations for this one. I was pleasantly surprised by the acting, yes even Michael York's, as well as the make-up.
Barbara Carrera was beautiful as always even though her character seemed to be more window dressing then integral to the plot. I'm not complaining mind you, she makes lovely window dressing.
Lancaster did an excellent job as Moreau. His subdued, scientific detachment fit the part perfectly and it was interesting as he started going over the edge towards the end of the movie.
York managed a very good scene when he, as he was changing into an animal, managed to remember things from his childhood as he desperately tried to keep his identity and humanity.
Not the best movie that I've seen but it's in the top 10% or so. After watching this version it makes me even more appalled at the 1996 disaster. It's too bad that a lot of people now have an idea of what Island of Dr. Moreau based on that version instead of on this one.