Review of Isle of the Dead (1945) by Kevin R — 29 Oct 2010
He only guards the dead. I have to worry about the living.
A general on a Greek island discovers a strange plaque that infects the dead and can spread to the living. He quarantines the island and will not let anyone leave. As more individuals become infected with the disease, more pressure is placed on the general to let the uninfected leave the island. Will the general break or will the infection kill them all?
"Find younger ears to listen to your nonsense.".
Mark Robson, director of Earthquake, Avalanche Express, Valley of the Dolls, The Harder They Fall, Bedlam, Land of the Brave, and The Ghost Ship, delivers Isle of the Dead. The storyline for this picture is solid but the pace of the film is a bit slow and methodical. The settings, the script, and the acting in this film are remarkable. The cast delivers solid performances and includes Boris Karloff in the lead role.
"Those who live by the law can be both wrong and cruel.".
Isle of the Dead is the first of several Boris Karloff pictures playing on a Turner Classic Movie Marathon this Halloween season. We always DVR several Karloff pictures every Halloween. This is not one of Karloff's better movies; however, it if definitely worth watching. This is more of a drama than horror movie but Karloff does delivers a brilliant performance. This is worth one viewing.
"What must be done will be done.".
Grade: C+.
This review of Isle of the Dead (1945) was written by Kevin R on 29 Oct 2010.
Isle of the Dead has generally received mixed reviews.
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