The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996 film) of Dr. Moreau" later received six nominations for the Razzie Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Director, winning Worst Supporting Actor for Marlon Brando (Val Kilmer was also a nominee in this category). The film also got nominations for two Saturn Awards: Best Make-Up and Science Fiction Film. The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996 film) The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1996 American science fiction horror film, the third major film adaptation of the 1896 novel "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H. G. Wells. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer (who was brought in half a week
Island of Lost Women men to a civilization they have only experienced via short wave radio broadcasts. When Bradley mentions that he plans on doing a radio broadcast about Lujan and his island location after he returns to civilization, the Dr. begins to scheme a way to keep the men and his daughters on the island. The film was based on an original story by Prescott Chaplin. Film rights were bought by Jaguar Productions, Alan Ladd's production company, which had a film development deal with Warner Bros. Ray Buffum was hired to write the script. Frank Tuttle, who just made "Hell on Frisco Bay"