The Island (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1985, The Island is a horror film directed by Po-Chih Leong, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. John Shum leads an expedition to an supposedly deserted island only to find out that it's inhabited by a group of seriously demented characters,lead by Peter Chan Lung.This is a family that stays together,slays together and when the youngest one is refused in marriage to one of the young girls of the troupe they turn into savage maniacs.
Who’s in it. The Island stars John Shum Kin-Fun as Teacher Cheung, Ronald Wong as Ronald, Timothy Zao as Timothy and Amy Kwok as Cindy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Island sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Island tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Island (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Island worth watching?
- The Island holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars John Shum Kin-Fun, Ronald Wong, Timothy Zao, Amy Kwok and Peter Chan Lung.