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The Island

1985·Movie
1h 32min

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The Island fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

John Shum leads an expedition to an supposedly deserted island only to find out that it's inhabited by a group of seriously demented characters, lead by Peter Chan Lung. This is a family that stays together, slays together and when the youngest one is refused in marriage to one of the young girls of the troupe they turn into savage maniacs.
Island HorrorAction ThrillerSurvivalDemented FamilyVisceral ViolenceBleak AtmosphereCult Classic PotentialFast-PacedIntense

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Island worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Island rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Island?

1 h 32 min

The Island runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Island in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.