About Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island is a 2020 American supernatural horror film directed by Jeff Wadlow and written by Jillian Jacobs, Chris Roach, and Wadlow. It is based on the television series of the same name. In this movie, a group of guests arrives at a resort located on the remote Fantasy Island. Known for turning dreams into reality, guests quickly discover a horrifying plot twist: their fantasies transform into nightmares, and the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape alive.

Making / Production

The movie is produced by Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Productions banner and Marc Toberoff. The director Jeff Wadlow showcases his prowess in combining horror and fantasy elements in this remake of the original 1977 television series.

Actors

• Michael Pena as Mr. Roarke: The enigmatic owner of Fantasy Island who played his role with an air of mystery and suspense.
• Maggie Q as Gwen Olsen: An altruistic lady who rediscovers her past, Maggie Q played her role with emotional depth and subtlety.
• Lucy Hale as Melanie Cole: A young woman having a vengeance fantasy. Lucy Hale's performance brought a dark twist to the character.
• Austin Stowell as Patrick Sullivan: Playing the role of an aspiring soldier, Austin Stowell brought sincerity to his role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is a horror-genre adaptation of the 1977 television series of the same name.
• Originally, the film was rated R for violence and language but was later edited for a PG-13 rating."
• This is the second Blumhouse horror film to receive a PG-13 rating, the first being "Happy Death Day 2U."

Quotes

• "The island ain't what you think it is."
• "We were brought here to be a part of something else."
• "A place where anything is possible."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Fantasy Island Score Suite" - Bear McCreary
• "The Life I Choose" - Naomi Scott
• "Fantasy Is What We Need Today" - Army Navy