A look at "The Island of Lost Souls" from a genre perspective.

        In the film, Island of Lost Souls (1933), directed by Erle C. Kenton, is a flow of the sci-fi, and horror genres. The film is based on the book, The Island of Dr. Moreau written by H.G Wells. The film examines the issue of racism, and interracial couples using half-an, half-animals as model figures. The film uses several innovative cinematography techniques, especially in sparkleing, and camera angles. The film takes place in several settings, including a ship, a city, and on an island. Lighting and Setting play a major role in the film The Island of Lost Souls.          gentleman framed in both the sci-fi, and horror genres, The Island of Lost Souls, features fantastic brightnessing that adds to the setting of both genres. The use of shadows is very life-or-death in the film. Most of the scenes on the island are set during dusk, or at night. The use of lighting to create shadows that simulates the moon and other(a) internal forms of l ighting gives the island a very eerie demeanor that helps the plot. For example, Moreaus signboard features several bars, gates, trees, pillars, and spiral staircases, and when the light is bounced off of these features besides right, it creates the mucilaginous shadows as mentioned before. Shadows are also used in timbre development. Through aside the film Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton) seems to slip in and break through of the shadows, listening in on conversations, and sneaking up on people. There is also a very interesting light shown form underneath Dr. Moreau, casting unique shadows across his face, vaporing him a very evil look. Also the camera seems to closedown Moreau as dominant over the creatures. For example, when Moreau is standing on the swing overlooking the crowd of creatures, the camera looks over Moreaus shoulder, giving see audience a POV... If you want to get a good essay, ready it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.! com

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