There are numerous underrated or forgotten horror classics from yesteryear. While many will rewatch great classics like Frankenstein and Dracula, few will attempt to look much further. One such “lost” movie is the horror classic, The Island Of Lost Souls starring the inimitable, Charles Laughton as the cold, soulless Victor Frankenstein-like Dr. Moreau. As the star of this movie, Laughton is amazing but it’s the darkness that quietly impresses. A horror film noir, its shadows and blackness create a mood that is sinister in all aspects. The movie is perfect in black and white. Genre fans should occasionally “cleanse their palates” of modern horror and CGI to appreciate the older foundations of the genre.
In this movie adaptation of H.G. Wells 1896 book, The Island Of Dr. Moreau, Edward Parker (played by Richard Arlen), our hero, is floating on the sea after an unseen shipwreck. He is rescued by...
In this movie adaptation of H.G. Wells 1896 book, The Island Of Dr. Moreau, Edward Parker (played by Richard Arlen), our hero, is floating on the sea after an unseen shipwreck. He is rescued by...
- 5/29/2014
- by F.L. Portillo
- FEARnet
Bringing an end to their Walking with the Wounded expedition, Prince Harry and Alexander Skarsgard are headed back to South Africa.
The Royal hunk and his “True Blood” teammate were advised to leave Novolazarevskaya Station and return to Cape Town in order to avoid a massive winter storm that would have delayed their trip.
Director Ed Parker shared, "Now on a very blustery, very snowy day, with a blizzard coming, we are about to fly out to, well we are about to be dragged out on the back of a skidoo to our Aleutian aircraft."
"That Aleutian aircraft will be flying us back to Cape Town, where we have a few days of decompression before returning home to our loved ones. We understand that the charity has been raising lots of money from our efforts, which it is ultimately all about, that and making people aware of how extraordinary our...
The Royal hunk and his “True Blood” teammate were advised to leave Novolazarevskaya Station and return to Cape Town in order to avoid a massive winter storm that would have delayed their trip.
Director Ed Parker shared, "Now on a very blustery, very snowy day, with a blizzard coming, we are about to fly out to, well we are about to be dragged out on the back of a skidoo to our Aleutian aircraft."
"That Aleutian aircraft will be flying us back to Cape Town, where we have a few days of decompression before returning home to our loved ones. We understand that the charity has been raising lots of money from our efforts, which it is ultimately all about, that and making people aware of how extraordinary our...
- 12/18/2013
- GossipCenter
Everyone knew the journey would be treacherous, but conditions have caused Prince Harry's South Pole race to be suspended.
Setting off with Walking with the Wounded, the young royal will have to keep his competitive nature at bay as they face dangers in their Antarctic trek.
According to expedition director Ed Parker, "Until now, the three teams have been racing against one another across the Antarctic plateau, but yesterday I took the decision to suspend the race. The reason for this is entirely simple—safety, which remains the core principal of our expeditions. While all three teams were progressing well, it was becoming evident that there was a higher degree of stress imposed on the team members, due to unprecedented terrain on the plateau."
Though the teams are no longer competing with each other, the 208-mile trek will resume and the adventurers will go at their own pace.
Setting off with Walking with the Wounded, the young royal will have to keep his competitive nature at bay as they face dangers in their Antarctic trek.
According to expedition director Ed Parker, "Until now, the three teams have been racing against one another across the Antarctic plateau, but yesterday I took the decision to suspend the race. The reason for this is entirely simple—safety, which remains the core principal of our expeditions. While all three teams were progressing well, it was becoming evident that there was a higher degree of stress imposed on the team members, due to unprecedented terrain on the plateau."
Though the teams are no longer competing with each other, the 208-mile trek will resume and the adventurers will go at their own pace.
- 12/8/2013
- GossipCenter
Even royalty deals with bad weather! Prince Harry and his team, who embarked on a South Pole expedition with Walking With the Wounded in late November, have been suspended due to inclement weather and severe conditions, a rep from Walking With the Wounded confirms to Us Weekly. With about 70 miles (112km) to go until they reach the South Pole, the three teams have stopped racing. "I made the decision to suspend the race," expedition director Ed Parker told Us. "The reason for this is entirely simple -- [...]...
- 12/8/2013
- Us Weekly
Prince Harry's South Pole expedition keeps on facing some serious delays and challenges. Organizers announced on Saturday, Dec. 7 that the race has been suspended for safety reasons. "Until now, the three teams have been racing against one another across the Antarctic plateau, but yesterday I took the decision to suspend the race," Ed Parker, the expedition director said in a statement. "The reason for this is entirely simple—safety, which remains the core principal of our expeditions. While all three teams were progressing well, it was becoming evident that there was a higher degree of stress imposed on the team members, due to unprecedented terrain on the...
- 12/7/2013
- E! Online
It’s going to be a trying journey to the South Pole, and Prince Harry showed up in Cape Town, South Africa today (November 18) ahead of the big Walking with the Wounded expedition.
The handsome British hunk was in good spirits as he joined 12 wounded servicemen and women to make final preparations for the competition.
And though everyone has been in good spirits so far, Walking With the Wounded co-founder Ed Parker told press things won’t be so easy once the trek is underway.
“Isolation is around the corner for us all. We won't be speaking to our families for over five weeks and so it's an emotional time but it's lovely to have them here to see us off."...
The handsome British hunk was in good spirits as he joined 12 wounded servicemen and women to make final preparations for the competition.
And though everyone has been in good spirits so far, Walking With the Wounded co-founder Ed Parker told press things won’t be so easy once the trek is underway.
“Isolation is around the corner for us all. We won't be speaking to our families for over five weeks and so it's an emotional time but it's lovely to have them here to see us off."...
- 11/18/2013
- GossipCenter
var brightcovevideoid = '2838455992001'; Prince Harry's goodbye kiss will have to last Cressida Bonas for five weeks as he treks across Antarctica to raise awareness for wounded soldiers. The prince, 29, heads for Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday to take part in Walking with the Wounded's South Pole Allied Challenge - a race that spans over 200 miles in temperatures that can dip to 50 degrees below zero. The competition will involve three seven-man teams from the U.K., the U.S., Australia and Canada. During that time, none of the participants will be calling home. "He won't get to speak...
- 11/14/2013
- by Monique Jessen
- PEOPLE.com
He’s always had a big heart for others, and Prince Harry has just announced he’ll join Team Glenfiddich for the Walking with the Wounded Allied Challenge 2013.
The British Royal, who showed up at the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge, London this afternoon (April 19), told press that he’s excited about the South Pole adventure, slated to kick off in November.
Walking With the Wounded co-founder Edward Parker explained, “There is no doubt that the young men and women who take part in our expeditions are an inspiration.”
“They prove what is possible, given the right support. The challenge will demonstrate the close bond between the UK forces and our allies both on and off the battlefield.”...
The British Royal, who showed up at the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge, London this afternoon (April 19), told press that he’s excited about the South Pole adventure, slated to kick off in November.
Walking With the Wounded co-founder Edward Parker explained, “There is no doubt that the young men and women who take part in our expeditions are an inspiration.”
“They prove what is possible, given the right support. The challenge will demonstrate the close bond between the UK forces and our allies both on and off the battlefield.”...
- 4/19/2013
- GossipCenter
Britain's Prince Harry wants to trek to the South Pole. The 28-year-old royal - who has just got back from Afghanistan after fighting on the frontline for 20 weeks - is keen to join a group of wounded service personnel to race across the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth when they embark on their journey in November. The six adventurers, who are part of Harry's charity Walking With The Wounded (Wwtw), have undergone vital medical checks ahead of their expedition and they hope the prince can make it. Ed Parker, co-founder of Wwtw, said: 'As the patron of the charity, Prince Harry has been able to give us a huge amount of support, and to hear he...
- 1/31/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Prince Harry will serve as patron of a new polar trek for injured soldiers. The British Royal - who has recently hit the headlines after pictures of him emerged showing him partying naked in Las Vegas - will spearhead the charity trek as ex-servicemen battle it out in a gruelling race to the South Pole. Teams from the UK, America and the Commonwealth will take up the four-week challenge in November and December 2013 and each group will include four soldiers who have been injured in the line of duty. Ed Parker - co-founder of Walking with the Wounded - said Harry is the perfect person to be patron of the Antarctic challenge. He told the London Evening Standard newspaper:...
- 8/29/2012
- Monsters and Critics
For years now Island Of Lost Souls has been DVD’s most glaring omission from the Golden Age of Horror. It won the Rondo Award several times for Film Most in Need of DVD Released or Restoration , but last October, classic horror fans rejoiced when Criterion finally released the film. They were not disappointed and this year, not surprisingly, Island Of Lost Souls won the Rondo for Best Classic DVD.
Island Of Lost Souls (1932), the first adaption of H.G.Well’s 1896 novel The Island of Dr. Moreau was one several shocking horror films from the early 30′s that helped advance the enforcement of the Hays Code, Hollywood’s self-censoring rules deeming “no picture shall be produced that will lower the moral standards of those who see it.”. It wasn’t Island Of Lost Souls’s radical scenes of horror (like Freaks) or the deviant sexuality (like the Frederick March version of Dr.
Island Of Lost Souls (1932), the first adaption of H.G.Well’s 1896 novel The Island of Dr. Moreau was one several shocking horror films from the early 30′s that helped advance the enforcement of the Hays Code, Hollywood’s self-censoring rules deeming “no picture shall be produced that will lower the moral standards of those who see it.”. It wasn’t Island Of Lost Souls’s radical scenes of horror (like Freaks) or the deviant sexuality (like the Frederick March version of Dr.
- 8/28/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Prince Harry is planning an expedition to the South Pole. The third in line to the British throne has plans to join a Walking With The Wounded charity expedition of injured servicemen in a race to the South Pole. Co-founder of the charity, Edward Parker, said the prince - who has previously joined servicemen on part of a trek to the North Pole - was very keen to be involved. He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: 'He would love to do it - he's told us so. He's a 26-year-old bloke who loves adventures, and the core of what he is, is a soldier. 'He considers himself to be one of them, and they consider him...
- 6/26/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Remember back in 1991 when terrorists seized control of an elite boarding school, and a group of trouble-making boys - led by head Goonie Sean Astin - took it upon themselves to fight back. Louis Gossett Jr. played Dean Edward Parker and boyhood wonder Toy Soldiers was born - well I loved it anyway. Now imagine Toy Soldiers set in Korea, where the guns are bigger and the warfare is based on fact. I might be selling 71: Into The Fire a little short on this one, comparing it to a fantastical schoolboy adventure, but John H. Lee’s spectacular war epic touches on similar themes of heroism, defiance against all odds and plucky determination. During the devastating Korean War, 71 South Korean soldiers stood guard at a middle school and defended an important strategic point from hundreds of North Korean soldiers - most of them students, not yet soldiers. Director John H. Lee...
- 3/21/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Frederic Doss is a "Real American Hero"! He has served in our military and I thank him for his service. The military man had an opportunity to be in a few big budget movies, got bit by the acting bug and hasn't looked back. He not only acts but also has produced some projects Check out my latest "Versus" where we learn more about Frederic Doss, the projects he is currently involved with, what's coming up next, to what he likes to do in his spare time and everything else in between.
Brian S- First off tell me how you got into acting.
Frederic Doss- I got into acting my senior year in high school to impress a girl. The girl didn't up very impressed but I was enthralled with working on the stage. I majored in theater in college and then, when I met my wife, hung it...
Brian S- First off tell me how you got into acting.
Frederic Doss- I got into acting my senior year in high school to impress a girl. The girl didn't up very impressed but I was enthralled with working on the stage. I majored in theater in college and then, when I met my wife, hung it...
- 9/18/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Island Of Lost Souls (1932), the first adaption of H.G.Well’s 1896 novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, was one several shocking horror films from the early 30’s that helped advance the enforcement of the ‘Hays Code’, Hollywood’s self-censoring rules deeming “no picture shall be produced that will lower the moral standards of those who see it”. It wasn’t Island Of Lost Souls’s radical scenes of horror (like Freaks) or the deviant sexuality (like the Frederick March version of Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde) that offended but its allegory premise that Man could play God and create Man through surgery by splicing together the flesh of various living animals (….and I’m sure the hints of bestiality didn’t help). Island Of Lost Souls is a movie that hasn’t lost its power to shock and disturb almost 80 years later, but it’s one that is Not available on DVD.
- 4/29/2010
- by Tom
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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