Voodoo Island
“SEE! Men Turned Into Zombies! SEE! Woman-Eating Cobra Plants! SEE! Strange Voodoo Rituals! SEE! The Bridge Of Death!”
Synopsis
A wealthy industrialist hires the renowned hoax-buster Phillip Knight to prove that an island he plans to develop isn't voodoo cursed. However, arriving on the island, Knight soon realizes that voodoo does exist when he discovers man-eating plants and a tribe of natives with bizarre powers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Voodoo Island Official Trailer #1 - Boris Karloff Movie (1957) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Phillip Knight
Beverly Tyler
Sarah Adams
Murvyn Vye
Barney Finch
Elisha Cook Jr.
Martin Schuyler
Rhodes Reason
Matthew Gunn
Jean Engstrom
Claire Winter
Friedrich von Ledebur
Native Chief
Glenn Dixon
Mitchell
Owen Cunningham
Howard Carlton
Herbert Patterson
Dr. Wilding
Jerry Frank
Vickers
Adam West
Weather Station #4 Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Voodoo Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Richard H. Landau
Les Baxter
William Margulies
John F. Schreyer
Howard W. Koch, Aubrey Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Richard H. Landau
Writer
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
William Margulies
Director of Photography
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Voodoo Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Voodoo Island about?
A wealthy industrialist hires the renowned hoax-buster Phillip Knight to prove that an island he plans to develop isn't voodoo cursed. However, arriving on the island, Knight soon realizes that voodoo does exist when he discovers man-eating plants and a tribe of natives with bizarre powers.
Who directed Voodoo Island?
Voodoo Island was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Voodoo Island?
The principal cast of Voodoo Island includes Boris Karloff, Beverly Tyler, Murvyn Vye, Elisha Cook Jr., Rhodes Reason.
When was Voodoo Island released and how long is it?
Voodoo Island was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Voodoo Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Voodoo Island was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Voodoo Island?
Voodoo Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).