Fear in the Philippines: The Complete Blood Island Films

Two-disc set includes: Terror Is a Man (1959) A shipwrecked mariner (Richard Derr) struggles ashore a Philippine island, where he's given shelter by a scientist (Francis Lederer) who came to the atoll for privacy. All too soon, the sailor discovers the nature of his savior's hidden research-a panther surgically transformed into a half-human predator. Revamping of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" that started the infamous "Blood Island" series co-stars Greta Thyssen, Oscar Keese, Lilia Duran. 89 min. BW/Rtg: NR Brides of Blood (1968) A scientific expedition to a remote South Seas island investigating the effects of atomic testing find the proof they're looking for-unfortunately: Mutated carnivorous plants, and a bloodthirsty, mutilating beast that the locals try to appease through the sacrifice of women. Sanguinary second entry in the "Blood Island" film series from the Philippines stars Kent Taylor, John Ashley, Beverly Powers, Eva Darren, Mario Montenegro. 92 min. C/Rtg: NR Mad Doctor of Blood Island (1968) A researcher (John Ashley) tracking rumors of a strange disease plaguing a tropical isle follows a trail of blood to the dangerously demented Dr. Lorca (Ronald Remy), and the hapless cancer patient he transformed into a chlorophyll-infected, green-skinned creature. Third of the "Blood Island" fright-fests from the Philippines also stars Angelique Pettyjohn, Alicia Alonzo, Ronaldo Valdez, Tita Muñoz. 89 min. C/Rtg: NR Beast of Blood (1970) This fourth entry in the "Blood Island" film series follows the evil Dr. Lorca as he unleashes a headless, green-blooded monster on a female newspaper reporter-with terrifying results! John Ashley, Celeste Yarnall, Eddie Garcia star. 90 min. C/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; featurettes; image galleries; theatrical trailers; more.

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