For my minor project I chose to adapt ‘The Island of Doctor Moreau’ into a modern day film. The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 novel written by H.G Wells. The story follows young Englishman, Edward Prendick, on an unfortunate journey after he is rescued from a shipwreck. Prendick is taken in by Montgomery, assistant to mad scientist Doctor Moreau who is embarking on a quest to create a race of superhumans on his secluded island. I was interested in creating a character that fits this ‘mad scientist’ role and decided to follow the highs and lows of the story through Doctor Moreau’s experiences. Following Doctor Moreau throughout the story from the first time he sets eyes on Prendick right through to his violent death at the end of the piece.
Here I have some concept illustrations showing some of Moreau’s creations, ‘The Beast People’. These creatures were created by Moreau by means of vivisecting the animals of the island. Here I’m also showing my storyboard sketch which plans out the final shots shown above.
Additional image of Doctor Moreau with facial injuries.
A close up of the hand details.
Behind the scenes shot during makeup application.
