---
title: "Island of the Doomed"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/island-of-the-doomed-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 85235
imdb_id: "tt0059215"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Island of the Doomed (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/island-of-the-doomed-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Island of the Doomed (1967).
Alternate Titles: Maneater of Hydra (German: Das Geheimnis der Todesinsel; Spanish: La isla de la muerte), The Blood Sucke [sic - cut off in source].
Release Date: 11/15/1967 (US).
Genre: Horror and Science Fiction.
Runtime: 1h 28m.
Production: West German–Spanish co-production.
Director: Mel Welles.
Cast: Cameron Mitchell, Elisa Montés, Jorge Martín, Kai Fischer.
Plot:
Tourists arrive to see botanical gardens on a small island off the Italian coast.
Inhabitants: Baron von Weser (famous botanist) and two faithful servants.
Other residents fled due to mysterious deaths.
A car driven by the tourists' guide hits one of the baron

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mel Welles
- **Networks / Studios**: Theumer Filmproduktion, Orbita Film S.A.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cameron Mitchell** as *Baron von Weser*
- **Elisa Montés** as *Beth Christiansen*
- **George Martin** as *David Moss*
- **Kai Fischer** as *Cora Robinson*
- **Rolf von Nauckhoff** as *James Robinson*
- **Hermann Nehlsen** as *Prof. Julius Demerist*
- **Matilde Muñoz Sampedro** as *Myrtle Callahan*
- **Ricardo Valle** as *Alfredo*
- **Mike Brendel** as *Baldi / Baldi's Brother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Island of the Doomed online?
Island of the Doomed is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Island of the Doomed worth watching?
Island of the Doomed holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Island of the Doomed and when was it released?
Island of the Doomed is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1967. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Island of the Doomed?
Island of the Doomed was directed by Mel Welles.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Island of the Doomed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85235)
- [Island of the Doomed (1967) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85235-la-isla-de-la-muerte/cast)
- [Maneater of Hydra - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneater_of_Hydra)
- [Island of the Doomed (1967) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059215/)
- [Island of the Doomed (1967) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/island-of-the-doomed/20032400/credits/)
- [Island of the Doomed (1967) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/island-of-the-doomed/credits)

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