A remote island, a mad botanist, and bloodthirsty plants await unwary guests.
ISLAND OF THE DOOMED
What Was the Terrifying Secret of the Vampire Tree?
Baron von Weser keeps a menagerie of carnivorous plants, but takes great care of one particular specimen.
Quick Answer
Island of the Doomed is a 1967 Germany-Spain horror and science fiction film directed by Mel Welles about tourists trapped on an island with a mad botanist and his deadly carnivorous plants.
Programmer's Pick
Mad science meets Mediterranean gothic in this B-movie cocktail of mutant plants and botanical bloodlust. If you've ever wondered what would happen if Little Shop of Horrors vacationed in Italy, Baron von Weser has your answer. Just don't ask for a garden tour after dark.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Mel Welles
- Writers
- Mel Welles, Ernst Ritter von Theumer
- Release
- 1967
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Germany, Spain
- Language
- German, Italian, English
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Maneater of Hydra, Death Island, Le baron vampire, Island of the Dead, Island of the Doomed, Original title: La isla de la muerte
Why This Matters
This 1967 horror film is notable as a West German–Spanish co-production directed by American expatriate Mel Welles, featuring Cameron Mitchell as a mad scientist whose experiments with bloodthirsty hybrid trees unfold on a remote European island.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Baron von Weser brings an unhinged dedication to his carnivorous plant experiments, anchoring the film’s sinister atmosphere.
From mutant hydras to bloodsucking flora, the baron’s collection of killer plants is a creature feature enthusiast’s dream.
The deserted Mediterranean island, cut off from the world, amplifies the tension and sense of inescapable danger.
The film revels in the chaos that ensues when human tinkering with nature goes much too far.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Tourists arrive on the island
Carnivorous mutant plants
Victims are killed and drained of blood
Secluded Mediterranean island
Questions from the Vault
When was Island of the Doomed released? +
Island of the Doomed was released in 1967.
Who directed Island of the Doomed? +
Island of the Doomed was directed by Mel Welles.
How long is Island of the Doomed? +
Island of the Doomed has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Island of the Doomed? +
Island of the Doomed is a horror and science fiction film.
How are victims killed on the island? +
Victims are found murdered with all the blood drained from their bodies, hinting at a vampiric or plant-based menace.
What makes the baron's plants unique? +
Baron von Weser’s menagerie consists of carnivorous and mutant plants, including a particularly cared-for specimen with deadly abilities.
