OK - this baby is creepy, and some might find is scary. It is, I believe, the first film made of the H.G. Wells story about Dr. Moreau. There wasn't much in the way of restrictions at this time, so there is talk of vivisection, mating, eating "long pig" (human) and of course, medical experimentation. This Dr. Moreau, as played by Charles Laughton, is a monster who relishes his experiments. His eyes gleam. I found him very disturbing. I was definitely looking forward to his comeuppance. This movie does not feel 80 years old. It just cam out on DVD, so pick it up. And watch for Bela Lugosi as the Sayer of the Law.
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