Reception
The film was met with negative reviews; Rotten Tomatoes rated the film with a 23% "Rotten" based on thirty-one reviews. The film grossed only $49 million worldwide, only covering the $40 million budget.
The Island of Dr. Moreau later got six nominations for the Razzie Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Director, "winning" Worst Supporting Actor for Marlon Brando (Val Kilmer was also a nominee in this category). The film also got nominations for two Saturn Awards: Best Make-Up and Science Fiction Film.
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