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Movie Description
After a shipwreck, a big game hunter washes up on a remote island only to discover that its owner, also a hunter, has tired of tracking animals and has developed a taste for a new prey...humans. Co-Director Shoedsack performed the same duty on KING KONG, as did producer Cooper. The film also used the same jungle sets and star Wray. Based on Richard Connell's famous, oft-filmed story.
Synopsis
Count Zaroff, a megalomaniac big game hunter, bored with shooting animals, has turned his attentions to other prey: human beings. He has yet to lose one of his unfair competitions (his less-than enthusiastic participants are armed with only a knife, while the Count is allowed a high-powered rifle) and eagerly waits for the next unfortunate soul to get shipwrecked on the small island he calls home. However, the Count doesn't expect to meet a man like Robert Rainsford, who proves to be more than a worthy match for the mad hunter.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1 Encoding
Keep Case
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Bruce Eder
Optional English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
The film was produced at the same time as "King Kong" using the same director-producer team.
Industry Reviews
"...This is the most famous version of Richard Connell's often-filmed short story..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (11/06/1995)
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