It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
The mutant babies have been placed by court order on a deserted island. Appalled by the cynicism and exploitation by the legal system and the media, the man responsible leads an expedition to the island to free them.
Why it matters
A rare late-’80s sequel that doubles down on the mutant baby nightmare with a splash of eco-horror island adventure and grim social critique.
- Larry Cohen’s signature blend of body horror and sharp satire keeps the grotesque heart beating amid the tropical setting.
- Practical effects deliver unsettlingly squirmy mutants that still hold up as tactile nightmares decades later.
- A potent jab at media sensationalism and legal coldness, making it more than just a creature feature.
- For fans of offbeat horror sequels that mix bizarre premises with biting cultural commentary—expect uneven pacing but a weird, memorable payoff.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
73
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
