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One sheet for the
1945 American mystery-suspense film Fog Island, directed by Terry O. Morse. Produced by the "Poverty Row" studio PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation), it is a classic "Old Dark House" thriller based on the 1937 play Angel Island by Bernadine Angus.
Movie Overview
The film follows Leo Grainer (played by George Zucco), a man recently released from prison after being framed for embezzlement. Seeking revenge for his framing and the murder of his wife, Grainer invites his former associates to his secluded, pirate-built mansion on a fog-shrouded island. He lures them with the promise of hidden treasure, but the mansion is actually rigged with secret passages and lethal booby traps.
Key Cast Members
The film features several prominent "B-movie" horror regulars of the era:
George Zucco as Leo Grainer, the vengeful host.
Lionel Atwill as Alec Ritchfield, one of the primary suspects in Grainer's framing.
Jerome Cowan as Kavanaugh.
Sharon Douglas as Gail, Grainer's stepdaughter.
Veda Ann Borg as Sylvia Jordan.
Reception and Style
Genre: A blend of mystery, horror, and "gothic noir".
Atmosphere: Reviewers often note its strong, creepy atmosphere and the rare pairing of Zucco and Atwill, though some criticize the low-budget production values and "wooden" romantic subplots. |
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