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D I R E C T O R S C U T

Directed by John Frankenheimer

On a remote ISLAND in the South

Pacific, the balance OF nature has

been upset by the experiments of

DR. MOREAU... with the

key of science he's unlockedthe gates of hell.

D I R E C T O R S C U T

On a remote island in the South Pacific, Dr. Moreau has used the key of science tounlock the gates of hell... Val Kilmer (Heat, Batman Forever, The Ghost and theDarkness), David Thewlis (Dragonheart), Fairuza Balk (The Craft) and AcademyAward® winner Marlon Brando (Best Actor, The Godfather 1972) star in thisfantastic sci-fi thriller based on the best-selling novel by H.G. Wells. Stan Winston’sCreature Workshop (Jurassic Park) creates the frighteningly real special effects.Dr. Moreau is a brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When aU.N. diplomat visits Moreau’s island laboratory, he uncovers fantastic but brutalexperiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. As Moreau and hisassistant race towards their barbaric goal of creating the perfect life form - thebeasts revolt - threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind!

NEWLY RESTORED HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL TRANSFER,supervised and approved by Producer Edward R. Pressman

• New audio commentary by Richard Stanley - recorded at a livescreening during the Celludroid Film Festival 2011 • New in-depth documentary ‘Jungle Fever’ The Making and unmaking ofThe Island of Dr. Moreau • Original theatrical and teasertrailers • Behind the scenes featurette

PLUS: Richard Stanley’s original script, complete with extensivenotes • Original art and design galleries • Productionphotography galleries • Richard Stanley’s articles andinterviews concerning the film