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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) Movie vs Book
Film · 1977 · Directed by Don Taylor · Starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) Movie: Cast and Details
A shipwrecked man lands on an island ruled by a doctor and his creations.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt follows the novel more closely than most versions.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first. The film is a good adaptation.
What the book gives you
The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells
A short and influential novel.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic science fiction and horror.