It's probably very tame by now. I've heard some genre fans hate these movies for being so awful. Auteurs Gerardo de Leon and Eddie Romero have made another Filipino schlock opus, making the scary scenes scarier by zooming the camera in and out very quickly! By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Every cast member could have used a couple thousand more acting lessons and the cinematographer obviously doesn't know that rough camera movements are irritating instead of suspenseful. during the late 70's and early 80's. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. This film has the same exotic Filipino locales as the first and the same lustfully gyrating native dancers, but ups the ante with more nudity, a slightly more interesting story, nicer scenery, and lots more blood and guts. Bad cases of leukemia side effects? The "monster" looks just awful and totally unconvincing. The theater turned into an "Iglesia" the next year. He sat mesmerized for the whole film. Cheap popcorn and flat soda. It really doesn't matter as it really doesn't make any sense. FAQ Three people come to Blood Island for their own reasons. Of course, he fits right in w/ his fellow thespians here, who appear to be learning their lines while the cameras roll. It's up to Foster to save the day. You can do a lot worse to be sure, and his female buxom co-star Angelique Pettyjohn will keep you interested while she is on screen(especially during her very brief session in the background of the Phillipine woods amidst terror being reeked by the green monster. Only for fans of the genre. prints that were thankfully restored on the DVD version. A totally new character but the same island. I don't suppose any character from the original Blood Island film, "Brides of Blood" (1968), would ever have had the bad sense to step back onto that radiation-mutated pesthole again, which probably explains why, in part 2 of the trilogy, "The Mad Doctor of Blood Island" (1969), we have all-new characters, and even returning actor John Ashley plays a different person. Don't have an account? Metacritic Reviews. Anyway, in some aspects this film is a bit better than its predecessor. Some of the inhabitants, particularly "Dr. Lorca" (Ronald Remy) and Carlos' mother "Mrs. Lopez" (Tita Munoz), don't seem too surprised. | Rotten (1). Especially in the special effects department. The film benefits from eerie jungle exteriors that evoke a sense of a foreboding foreign land and there are some nifty gore effects, but this is a very lethargically paced movie with its monster attacks and stalking scenes few and far between. Audience Reviews for Mad Doctor of Blood Island. The second in the "Blood Island" series ups the ante with even more explicit sex and violence, recycling much from "Brides of Blood", including John Ashley. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. It is a little disconcerting to see the arch in his career at this point. I didn't notice any other holdovers from the previous film, but the director hired actors who looked just like them anyway. | Coming Soon. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Staying at the mansion with her is the crazy scientist Dr. Lorca (Ronaldo Remy) and his henchman Razak (Bruno Punzalan). Release Date(s) 1968 (November 13, 2018) Studio(s) Valiant Films/Hemisphere Pictures (Severin Films) Film/Program Grade: B-Video Grade: A-Audio Grade: C+; Extras Grade: B+; Review. However, the lighting wasn't good and some of the actors had a noticeable monotone delivery which hurt the overall production values. This amazingly atmospheric ,surreal and sleazy drive-in masterpiece is a must-see for all fans of monsters, exotica, John Ashley, mad scientists, and cheesecake. BEAST OF BLOOD Color, 1970, 92 mins. It seems as though a bit more seriousness was taken (for what it's worth) in the following productions of the genre. Mad Doctor of Blood Island (Blu-ray Review) Reviewed by: David Steigman; Review Date: Dec 12, 2018; Format: Blu-ray Disc; Director Gerardo de Leon/Eddie Romero. A product of the Philippines, I believe. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Copyright © Fandango. I'd love to see it again one day. November 2, 2015 and the Terms and Policies, When it catches her, it kills her. Soon after arriving Sheila is attacked by a green monster, a native tries to help her only for the monster to kill him instead, Sheila sees her opportunity and escapes.