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Isle of the Dead|Boris Karloff

Isle of the Dead

Boris Karloff and Ellen Drew
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Overview

While rarely considered to be one of Val Lewton's best films, ISLE OF THE DEAD does contain the producer's typically effective use of atmosphere. Set during the 1912 war on a Greek Island, the film focuses on six people who are staying on a remote island in order to escape the plague. Boris Karloff gives his typically strong performance as General Pherides, while Ellen Drew plays a Greek girl suspected of being a vampire. Constant winds and creepy sets illustrate each character's general anxiety as disease and suspicions build to a chilling climax.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Mark Robson - Director
Boris Karloff
Ellen Drew
Katherine Emery
Alan Napier
Jason Robards Sr.
Ernst Deutsch

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray (Full Frame, Amaray Case)
  • Run Time: 72
  • Color Format: B&W
  • UPC: 883929740093
  • Genre: HORROR / SCI-FI / FANTASY
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Release Date: March 2021

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
When an island becomes infested with a deadly plague, a diverse group of people must be quarantined. But they might not be as safe as they think, since there could be an evil vampire in their midst who's carrying the dreaded disease...

Notes:
The Turner videocassette is part of the "RKO Collection."

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