Isle of the Dead
"A grave's dank darkness smothers the screams of a girl still alive!"
Originally released in 1945. Isle of the Dead is a horror/drama film. directed by Mark Robson. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, and Marc Cramer
Synopsis
On a Greek island during the 1912 war, several people are trapped by quarantine for the plague. If that isn't enough worry, one of the people—a superstitious old peasant—suspects a young woman of being a vampiric demon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (115 votes)
Budget
$246K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
as Gen. Nikolas Pherides
Ellen Drew
as Thea
Marc Cramer
as Oliver Davis
Katherine Emery
as Mary St. Aubyn
Helene Thimig
as Madame Kyra
Alan Napier
as St. Aubyn
Jason Robards Sr.
as Albrecht
Ernst Deutsch
as Dr. Drossos
Skelton Knaggs
as Andrew Robbins (uncredited)
Sherry Hall
as Col. Kobestes (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $246,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isle of the Dead about?
On a Greek island during the 1912 war, several people are trapped by quarantine for the plague. If that isn't enough worry, one of the people—a superstitious old peasant—suspects a young woman ...
Who directed Isle of the Dead?
Isle of the Dead was directed by Mark Robson.
How long is Isle of the Dead?
Isle of the Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Isle of the Dead released?
Isle of the Dead was released on September 7, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Isle of the Dead?
The main cast of Isle of the Dead includes Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer, Katherine Emery, Helene Thimig.
Is Isle of the Dead worth watching?
Isle of the Dead has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.