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The Island of the Fishmen

Original title: L'isola degli uomini pesce
  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 21m
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5.2/10
2.1K
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Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, and Richard Johnson in The Island of the Fishmen (1979)
Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.
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Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.
IMDb RATING
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2.1K
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  • Director
    • Sergio Martino
  • Writers
    • Cesare Frugoni(story)
    • Luciano Martino(story)
    • Sergio Donati(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Bach
    • Claudio Cassinelli
    • Richard Johnson
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  • Director
    • Sergio Martino
  • Writers
    • Cesare Frugoni(story)
    • Luciano Martino(story)
    • Sergio Donati(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Bach
    • Claudio Cassinelli
    • Richard Johnson
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    • 44User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
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    Barbara Bach
    Barbara Bach
    • Amanda Marvinas Amanda Marvin
    Claudio Cassinelli
    Claudio Cassinelli
    • Lt. Claude de Rossas Lt. Claude de Ross
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • Edmond Rackhamas Edmond Rackham
    Beryl Cunningham
    Beryl Cunningham
    • Shakiraas Shakira
    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Prof. Ernest Marvinas Prof. Ernest Marvin
    Franco Javarone
    Franco Javarone
    • Joséas José
    • (as Franco Iavarone)
    Roberto Posse
    • Peteras Peter
    Giuseppe Castellano
    Giuseppe Castellano
    • Skipas Skip
    Franco Mazzieri
    Franco Mazzieri
    • Françoisas François
    • (as Francesco Mazzieri)
    Jim Alquist
    • James (US version)as James (US version)
    • (as James Alquist)
    Eunice Bolt
    • Samantha (US version)as Samantha (US version)
    Tom J. Delaney
    • Patterson (US version)as Patterson (US version)
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • Radcliffe (US version)as Radcliffe (US version)
    Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell
    • Decker (US version)as Decker (US version)
    Bobby Rhodes
    Bobby Rhodes
    • Rackham's Servantas Rackham's Servant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sergio Martino
    • Writers
      • Cesare Frugoni(story) (screenplay)
      • Luciano Martino(story)
      • Sergio Donati(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Future director--then head of publicity and marketing for New World Pictures-- Jim Wynorski is the one who came up with the title change and tagline, and did additional filming, in order for this to be known as "Screamers" in the US.
    • Goofs
      The drawing of David Bushnell's 1775 submarine "Turtle" on the wall of the Professor's room is hung upside down.
    • Alternate versions
      After a poorly-received release in the U.S. as "Something Waits In The Dark", New World Pictures re-released it as "Screamers", with a completely new (and mis-leading) marketing campaign promising "You will actually see someone turned inside out... while he's still alive!", with a newly-filmed trailer featuring just that. Though this scene was not in the actual film, New World were forced to splice the actual footage from the trailer into all existing theatrical prints, after riots occurred by angry drive-in customers who were mis-lead. Since the footage was never inserted into the film's negative print, the video version does not contain this scene.
    • Connections
      Edited into La regina degli uomini pesce (1995)

    User reviews44

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    Top review
    4/10
    Island of the goggly eyes
    This ambitious film is set in the 19th century, gave a dab of action-adventure with mythology to boot, some shocks of horror and a nod to science fiction if that wasn't enough. "Island of Dr. Moreau" it wasn't entirely, though the initial premise is no doubt given nod to.

    The zoom ins, dated synthesizers and blatantly overdubbed sound effects that usually came with campy Italian cinema can give these pictures charm like no other. However, the inconsistent creature effects and cringe worthy miniatures unabashedly shown in close-ups, instead of rolling in the fog or covering up with shadows, were just asking too much from a viewer's imagination. Most of these films have flaws from cheap production to speedy filmmaking, mirroring what was done in the '50s/'60s, but it's just a matter of how many you are willing to overlook (especially by '79). If really easy, this could be more up your alley. If not, take the detour.

    The acting and even the English dubbing were of decent and serious caliber to moving this along without being one giant accidental farce; which leads me to believe the producers gave the green light with a tight cast but without realistically scaling back their overzealous production costs. The owner of the island was villainous though a charming and eccentric gentleman, his former Bond-girl (Barbara Bach of "The Spy Who Loved Me") wife was an exquisite treat to look at, and the guest of honor, that got there from a shipwreck, was a commanding and confident presence on screen.

    "Island of the Fishmen," aka "Screamers," was not as mystifying as set out to be as an adult fantasy film. Applied to the goals the filmmakers had and their ability to realistically pull them off, the old idiom "less is more" usually works better in these cases, otherwise it's a challenge to step in with both feet and truly let yourself go minus the unintentional smirks. (Also submitted on http://fromblacktoredfilmreviews.blogspot.com/)
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    • Release date
      • June 26, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Island of the Fishmen
    • Filming locations
      • Neptune's Grotto, Capo Cassia, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Dania Film
      • Medusa Distribuzione
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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