THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (1996) MOVIE POSTER, AUSTRALIAN ONE SHEET
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet - Starring Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis & Fairuza Balk, Directed by John Frankenheimer is in Very Fine Condition....
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) Movie Poster, Australian One Sheet - Starring Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis & Fairuza Balk, Directed by John Frankenheimer is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This poster presents as Very Fine Condition, with some crease fold lines and some paper wear below the 3rd fold. The name of the movie appears at the back of the poster in the top left hand side and there are some slightly small paper dents on the right side where the name is written. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polypropylene bag with acid free archival backing board. This authentic Australian one sheet represents a genuine piece of 1990s cinema history and is a must-have for collectors of science fiction movie posters and fans of this controversial adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel.
Movie Synopsis
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) is a dark and provocative science fiction thriller that brings H.G. Wells' legendary 1896 novel to the screen in a bold and unsettling adaptation. Directed by the acclaimed John Frankenheimer, who replaced original director Richard Stanley during production, this film explores themes of genetic experimentation, the blurred lines between humanity and bestiality, and the dangerous consequences of playing God. The movie stars the legendary Marlon Brando in one of his final major film roles as the eccentric and megalomaniacal Dr. Moreau, alongside Val Kilmer as his unstable assistant Montgomery, David Thewlis as Edward Douglas, and Fairuza Balk as Aissa, one of Moreau's disturbing human-animal hybrids.
The story follows Edward Douglas, a UN negotiator who survives a plane crash in the Java Sea and finds himself stranded on a remote tropical island. Rescued by Montgomery, Douglas soon discovers that the island is home to Dr. Moreau's secret laboratory, where the brilliant but mad scientist has been conducting horrifying genetic experiments for years. Moreau has been combining human and animal DNA to create hybrid creatures that walk upright and possess varying degrees of human intelligence and emotion. These tragic beings, known as the Beast Folk, are controlled through a combination of fear, pain-inducing implants, and Moreau's strict "Law" that forbids them from exhibiting their animal natures.
As Douglas becomes increasingly horrified by what he witnesses, the fragile order that Moreau has imposed begins to crumble. The creatures, subjected to cruel experiments and constant psychological manipulation, start to rebel against their creator. Val Kilmer's Montgomery becomes increasingly unhinged, while Brando's Dr. Moreau remains bizarrely detached from the chaos unfolding around him, often appearing in outlandish white makeup and accompanied by his diminutive companion, a miniature version of himself. The film builds to a violent and chaotic climax as the Beast Folk rise up against their oppressors, leading to devastating consequences for everyone on the island.
The production of The Island of Dr. Moreau has become almost as legendary as the film itself, often cited as one of the most troubled shoots in Hollywood history. The film experienced numerous setbacks including the replacement of the original director just days into filming, conflicts between cast members, severe weather conditions, and reportedly difficult behaviour from some of the lead actors. Despite these challenges, veteran director John Frankenheimer, known for classics like The Manchurian Candidate and Ronin, stepped in to complete the film. The movie features impressive special effects and creature design by Stan Winston Studio, bringing the Beast Folk to life through a combination of prosthetic makeup, animatronics, and performance.
The screenplay was written by Richard Stanley and Ron Hutchinson, adapting Wells' timeless tale for modern audiences. The cast also includes Ron Perlman as the Sayer of the Law, the most articulate of the Beast Folk, and Marco Hofschneider as M'Ling. The film's cinematography by William A. Fraker captures both the lush beauty and underlying menace of the tropical setting, while Gary Chang's musical score enhances the atmosphere of dread and chaos. Though controversial upon release, The Island of Dr. Moreau has gained a cult following among fans of science fiction horror and those fascinated by its turbulent production history, which was later documented in the acclaimed documentary Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau.
To find out more about The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
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While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.