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by Frank Showalter

Island of Lost Souls

C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
1932 | United States | 70 min | More...
Reviewed Jan 26, 2012

Arlen finds himself abandoned on a mysterious island where fugitive doctor Laughton creates human/animal hybrids.

Laughton’s riveting combination of charm and menace creates a kind of delicious evil that carries the film. Incidentally, both Oingo Boingo and Devo made songs about this adaptation.