Island of Lost Souls (Criterion Collection)

The first film version of H.G. Wells' "The Island of Doctor Moreau," this horror classic stars Charles Laughton as a demented scientist who attempts to evolve animals into hideous human-like mutants in his "House of Pain." He quickly discovers the consequences of his toying with nature. With Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Kathleen Burke; look for Buster Crabbe, Alan Ladd, and Randolph Scott amongst the "ani-men." 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; featurette; interviews; theatrical trailer; bonus short; photo gallery; booklet.