Mystery on Monster Island (1981)

Synopsis

The movie Mystery on Monster Island (1981) is loosely based on Jules Verne’s novel “The Mysterious Island”. The story follows a young man named Hank and his traveling buddy, who embark on a global journey onboard their ship. However, they are shipwrecked on a desolate island teeming with prehistoric creatures and a mad scientist who is conducting experiments on the island’s inhabitants. Hank and his friend team up with a group of international explorers who are also stranded on the island, and they must work together to uncover the mystery of the island and find a way to escape.

Cast

Peter Cushing as William T. Kolderup
Terence Stamp as Taskinar
Paul Naschy as Grogan
Ian Sera as Hank
Jack Taylor as Captain
May Heatherly as Eva
Frank Braña as Pedro

Trivia

The movie Mystery on Monster Island (1981) was filmed in Spain and directed by Juan Piquer Simón.
The film was released in the United States under the title “Mystery Island”.
The film’s special effects were created by Emilio Ruiz del Río, who also worked on films such as “Conan the Barbarian” (1982) and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989).