Genre favorite Richard Stanley, whose failed attempt to bring his dark vision of The Island of Dr. Moreau was recently documented in the brilliant film Lost Soul (our review), was recently interviewed in the LA Weekly. It’s a terrific article, with Stanley detailing the ins and outs of his doomed project. The most exciting aspect of the piece comes when Stanley is asked if there’s a chance he would be attempting to make the film again…
At this stage, it looks very likely. It’s too early for me to name the company involved, but I was actually put under contract in January to write a new draft of The Island of Dr. Moreau, which is already completed and delivered. The project has come back to life, which I think is a side effect of David (Gregory)’s work.
Stanley goes on to talk about his thoughts on Frankenheimer’s finished film, which he says he’s never watched from beginning to end. But the main thing to take away from the interview is that Stanley is one of the most fascinating filmmakers alive and that he needs to get behind the camera more. The fact that he’s been put under contract to draft his Moreau once again? This is exciting as hell.
Be on the look out for Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau, which screens across the U.S. in February and March courtesy of Severin Films. Put it on your “most anticipated” list immediately or go back to the house of pain!
