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 sell up 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 instance 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.          humankind framed in both the sci-fi, and horror genres, The Island of Lost Souls, features remarkable blanking that adds to the setting of both genres. The use of shadows is very essential 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) lifelike forms of ligh ting gives the island a very eerie demeanor that helps the plot. For example, Moreaus accommodate features several bars, gates, trees, pillars, and spiral staircases, and when the light is bounced off of these features besides right, it creates the ill-chosen shadows as mentioned before. Shadows are also used in display case development. Through aside the film Dr. Moreau (Charles Laughton) seems to slip in and reveal 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, blow him a very evil look. Also the camera seems to destroy Moreau as dominant over the creatures. For example, when Moreau is standing on the flitter overlooking the crowd of creatures, the camera looks over Moreaus shoulder, giving conceive audience a POV... If you want to get a complete essay, ready it on our website: OrderCustomPaper! .com

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