Edward Prendick, an Englishman with a scientific education survives a
shipwreck in the southern Pacific Ocean. A passing ship takes him
aboard, and a man named Montgomery revives him. Prendick also meets a
grotesque bestial native named M'ling, who appears to be Montgomery's
manservant. The ship is transporting a number of animals which belong to
Montgomery. As they approach the island, Montgomery's destination, the
captain demands Prendick leave the ship with Montgomery...