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Mysterious Island

2012Movie1 h 26 minNR

Horror
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5

A thrilling, wondrous horror movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears or comfort.

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Story

During the American Civil War, five northern POWs make the decision to escape the war by hijacking a hot air balloon. Drifting through the night, they wake to find themselves marooned on a desert island, but they aren't alone.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Island Exploration
  • Civil War Backdrop
  • Jules Verne Adaptation
  • Creature Feature
  • Action-Packed
  • Visually Appealing
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mark Sheppard
Written by
Jules Verne, Cameron Larson
Produced by
Cameron Larson, George M. Kostuch, Matt Keith
Music by
Kenneth Hampton, Clifton V. Powell

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Facts

February 11, 2012 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
February 11, 2012
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Deadpan Snarker, Black Dude Dies First +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Dressing as the Enemy
  • Isle of Giant Horrors
  • Obsessed with Food
  • Shout-Out
  • The Atoner
  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Action Prologue
  • Cat Scare
  • Trailers Always Spoil

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mysterious Island?"

Questions about Mysterious Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mysterious Island worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 3.5).

Is Mysterious Island okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mysterious Island scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 6.

What tropes does Mysterious Island use?

Bittersweet EndingDeadpan SnarkerBlack Dude Dies FirstDressing as the EnemyIsle of Giant HorrorsObsessed with FoodShout-OutThe AtonerWhole-Plot ReferenceAction PrologueCat ScareTrailers Always Spoiland 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Deadpan Snarker, and Black Dude Dies First.