Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's “Island of Dr. Moreau” List
- Heaven's Gate - A troubled production that faced numerous challenges, much like the tumultuous journey of Richard Stanley.
- Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - A documentary about the chaotic production of 'Apocalypse Now,' revealing the dark side of filmmaking.
- The Island of Dr. Moreau - The original adaptation of H.G. Wells' story that sparked the doomed 1996 film.
- The Disaster Artist - A comedic look at the making of one of the worst films ever made, similar in its exploration of behind-the-scenes chaos.
- Burden of Dreams - Another documentary that chronicles the making of 'Fitzcarraldo,' showcasing the struggles faced during production.
- Fitzcarraldo - The film that inspired the documentary 'Burden of Dreams' and shares themes of obsession in filmmaking.
- Tropical Malady - Explores human-animal interactions and features a surreal narrative fitting for fans of complex storytelling.
- Annihilation - Similar themes of transformation and the unknown with a disorienting narrative style.
- The Fly - A story of transformation and madness similar to the themes explored in Moreau's creations.
- Altered States - Involves experiments on consciousness and identity, similar thematically to 'Island of Dr. Moreau.'
- The Thing - Focused on isolation and monstrous transformations, with a strong emphasis on the horror of human experimentation.
- In the Mouth of Madness - Explores madness and reality, sharing thematic similarities with Richard Stanley's work.
- Eraserhead - Surreal and nightmarish themes that resonate with the more bizarre aspects of Stanley's style.
- Event Horizon - Science fiction horror involving a doomed space mission and elements of madness.
- Brazil - A dystopian narrative with chaotic production elements reflecting the struggles of Richard Stanley.
- What We Do in the Shadows - Provides a comedic look at supernatural beings in a modern context, paralleling the explorations of humanity.
- The Lighthouse - Explores madness, isolation, and strange transformations, reminiscent of Moreau's creatures.
- At the Mountains of Madness - Based on Lovecraft's work, dealing with themes of human aberration and exploration gone wrong.
- Under the Skin - Involves alien perspectives and themes of identity transformation, akin to Moreau's experiments.
- The Cabin in the Woods - Meta-commentary on horror tropes combined with elements of experimentation and oversight.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of human nature and transformation through controversial methods.
- The Prestige - Features obsession and sacrifice in the pursuit of artistry, paralleling Stanley's journey.
- The Shape of Water - Explores unconventional relationships between humans and creatures, similar to Moreau's hybrids.
- The Cell - Combines psychological aspects and surreal visuals, echoing the strange worlds created in Moreau.
- Mandy - Features surreal visuals and a narrative driven by themes of revenge and madness.
- Black Swan - Explores the descent into madness driven by ambition, parallel to Stanley’s experiences.
- The Wicker Man - Merges horror and exploration of cults, with themes of human experiments in the name of belief.
- The Machinist - Focuses on identity and psychological unraveling akin to Moreau's thematic depth.
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Explores themes of sacrifice and surrealism, sharing elements of dark storytelling.
- Hereditary - Involves psychological horror and themes of inherited trauma, akin to Moreau's horrific creations.
- Prometheus - Delves into creation, experiments, and existentialism, similar in thematic exploration.
- The Road - Focuses on survival and the darker aspects of humanity during a dystopian journey.
- District 9 - Commentary on humanity and transformation with science fiction elements, similar to Moreau's themes.
- Life of Pi - Explores survival and the human-animal bond in a surreal context.
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - A classic exploring themes of madness and control, linking to the psychological horror of Moreau.
- The Others - Delves into psychological horror, isolation, and the unknown aspects of humanity.
- Bird Box - Focuses on survival and the fear of the unknown, echoing the tension of Stanley's work.
- Antichrist - Offers a surreal exploration of grief and madness with intense visuals, similar to thematic struggles.
- Enemy - Features themes of identity and psychological turmoil, linking back to the confusion in Moreau.
- The Evil Dead - Involves grotesque transformations and horror aspects that resonate with the film’s darker themes.
- Get Out - Explores themes of identity and the grotesque in a thought-provoking horror narrative.
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1980 | United States of America | Adventure | 17454 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 | 1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 23609 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R | |
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1996 | United States of America | Horror | 35815 | 4.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 165589 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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1982 | Peru | Documentary | 8254 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1982 | Germany | Adventure | 39176 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2004 | Thailand | Drama | 6386 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 366924 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1986 | Canada | Drama | 204741 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1980 | United States of America | Horror | 39102 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1982 | United States of America | Horror | 473771 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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1995 | United States of America | Drama | 80515 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1977 | United States of America | Fantasy | 129257 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1997 | United Kingdom | Horror | 199580 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1985 | United Kingdom | Drama | 212570 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2014 | New Zealand | Comedy | 202499 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2019 | Brazil | Drama | 260924 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 | 2016 | Animation | 66 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | |||
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2014 | Switzerland | Drama | 160235 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2012 | United States of America | Horror | 456559 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 1458860 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 451038 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2000 | Germany | Crime | 110210 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2018 | Belgium | Action | 91736 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 834171 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1973 | United Kingdom | Horror | 94173 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2004 | Belgium | Thriller | 419247 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 192767 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 389541 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Adventure | 650603 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 256876 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2009 | New Zealand | Sci-Fi | 722071 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | Canada | Adventure | 671802 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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1920 | Germany | Horror | 71206 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 36 |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2018 | United States of America | Horror | 392227 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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2009 | Denmark | Drama | 137730 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | Canada | Drama | 218422 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1981 | United States of America | Horror | 235018 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | NC-17 |
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2017 | United States of America | Horror | 717300 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
