Isle of the Dead(1945)
A grave's dank darkness smothers the screams of a girl still alive!
Isle of the Dead Synopsis
On a Greek island during the 1912 war, several people are trapped by quarantine for the plague. If that isn't enough worry, one of the people—a superstitious old peasant—suspects a young woman of being a vampiric demon.
Isle of the Dead (1945) is a horror and mystery film directed by Mark Robson, released on September 7, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer and Katherine Emery. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Ardel Wray
- Producers:
- Val Lewton
- Cinematographer:
- Jack MacKenzie
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $246,000
- Status:
- Released
Isle of the Dead (1945) Trailer
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Isle of the Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Gen. Nikolas Pherides
Ellen Drew
as Thea
Marc Cramer
as Oliver Davis
Katherine Emery
as Mary St. Aubyn
Helene Thimig
as Madame Kyra
Alan Napier
as St. Aubyn
Jason Robards Sr.
as Albrecht
Ernst Deutsch
as Dr. Drossos
Skelton Knaggs
as Andrew Robbins (uncredited)
- Sherry Hall
Sherry Hall
as Col. Kobestes (uncredited)
- Erick Hanson
Erick Hanson
as Officer (uncredited)
Rose Hobart
as Mary St. Aubyn (in long shot; uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Ardel Wray, produced by Val Lewton.
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Isle of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 120 ratings.
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Isle of the Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Isle of the Dead online?
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Isle of the Dead (1945) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Isle of the Dead?
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The main cast of Isle of the Dead (1945) includes Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer, Katherine Emery and Helene Thimig. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Isle of the Dead released?
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Isle of the Dead was released on September 7, 1945 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Isle of the Dead worth watching?
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Isle of the Dead (1945) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Isle of the Dead?
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