From The Time Machine to The War of the Worlds, legendary sci-fi writer H.G. Wells brought the spectacular to life on the printed page. One of his most haunting tales, The Island of Doctor Moreau, has been adapted for the screen multiple times and soon one of the film versions will receive a high-definition upgrade, as it's been announced that Kino Lorber will release Don Taylor's The Island of Dr. Moreau on Blu-ray.

Kino Lorber revealed they will release 1977's The Island of Dr. Moreau on Blu-ray in June. No special features have been announced at this time, but stay tuned to Daily Dead for further updates.

"Animals become monsters - and a man becomes part animal - in this sci-fi shocker starring Burt Lancaster and a galaxy of mutant monsters created by some of the make-up legends behind Planet of the Apes. On a tropical Pacific island, the mad Dr. Moreau (Lancaster) has set out to fool Mother Nature, conducting nightmarish genetic experiments that have resulted in Lionmen, Tigermen, Bearmen and other marauding monstrosities. But when a storm at sea washes shipwreck survivor Braddock (Michael York) ashore, the sinister surgeon devises a diabolical plan to dispose of his meddling and uninvited guest. Partially transformed into one of Moreau's monstrosities, Braddock must escape from this tropical hell before the mad surgeon can finish the job... of bringing out the best in him!"

Directed by Don Taylor off a screenplay by Al Ramrus and John Herman Shaner (in turn based on H.G. Wells' 1896 novel), The Island of Dr. Moreau stars Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport, Barbara Carrera, and Richard Basehart.

In case you missed it, you can read our coverage of IDW Publishing's upcoming The Army of Dr. Moreau 7-issue comic book series:

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