H. G. Wells Society H. G. Wells Society There have been two groups called the H.G. Wells Society, both set up to support the ideas of Herbert George Wells (1866–1946). The first "H.G. Wells Society" was set up in 1934 to promote Wells' political ideas. Its members included Gerald Heard, Olaf Stapledon, Sylvia Pankhurst, Eden Paul and Vera Brittain. The group later changed its name to "Cosmopolis", then the "Open Conspiracy". In 1936 it merged with the Federation of Progressive Societies and Individuals. The later H.G. Wells Society, founded in 1960, is an international association composed of people interested in the life, work and
Island of Lost Souls (1932 film) saying "Do you know what it means to feel like God?" Original author H. G. Wells was outspoken in his dislike of the film, feeling the overt horror elements overshadowed the story's deeper philosophical meaning. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 96% based on , with a weighted average rating of 8.3/10. It's consensus reads: "Led by a note-perfect performance from Charles Laughton, "Island of Lost Souls" remains the definitive film adaptation of its classic source material." Two films have since been made based on the same H. G. Wells novel. The first was released in