The Top 10 Worst Movie Islands to Visit
Thinking of Going on Vacation? Try to Avoid these 10 Movie Islands.
It seems like whenever someone needs a vacation the first place they think of running off to is a far-off island somewhere. While I’m a firm believer in beaches, SPF 100 and tropical drinks, Hollywood has shown us of the years that there are plenty of islands we all should try to avoid on our next vacations. Whether it’s genetically engineered creatures, giant monsters, or creepy curses, all the islands on this list share one thing in common, a terrible tourism industry. Then again, that’s probably because they’re not getting the word of mouth they need since everyone who visits ends up dead. That being said, before you plan your next getaway, you’re going to want to take a few minutes to make sure you’re not visiting one of these islands. So, take a break from that SPF 100 and get ready to check out the 10 Worst Movie Islands to Visit!
10. Isla de Muerta- Pirates of the Caribbean
More often than not it feels like people don’t really pay attention to the names of the islands they visit. The Pirates of the Caribbean had a lot of mysterious and supernatural islands over the course of the franchise (and probably a lot more to come), but of them, Isla de Muerta feels like the one that all pirates should know to avoid. It doesn’t even matter what the rumors are about the island are when it’s got a name like that you don’t even chance it. Luckily, some no good pirates did and that’s how we got the start of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Captain Barbossa’s greed led to his men’s souls being tied to a lost treasure turning them into the walking dead. Not exactly the kind of place you want to visit to work on your tan.
8. Summerisle- The Wicker Man
Yes, there’s a cult living on Summerisle that sacrifices men in return for a plentiful honey crop. But the real reason no one should visit this island is that it’s probably haunted by the ghost of Nicolas Cage. On a night just like this people swear you can see him roaming the island, looking for terrible movies to star in. In all seriousness though, Summerisle gives me the creeps. It’s like something out of a survival horror game, only instead of mutants, you have to fight off members of a neo-pagan, matriarchal society. I’m a self-proclaimed feminist, but the members of Summerisle are much more in line with a Male Rights Activists worst nightmare. Normally I’d laugh at such a thing, but being as I’m a dude too, I’m going to avoid visiting this place on vacation.
8. Fantasy Island- Fantasy Island
Who wouldn’t want to visit an island where your deepest fantasy comes to life? I mean, it sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it is. Based on the old tv series of the same name, Blumhouse added a horror twist that earns it a solid place on this list of movie islands you definitely don’t want to visit. In typical “monkey’s paw” fashion, the fantasies take on dark and deadly twists that turn them into total nightmares. That’s probably why the island put Michael Peña in charge of customer service. It’s just impossible to stay mad at the guy. All things considered, Fantasy Island actually teaches some very valuable lessons. 1) Get a lawyer to help with the wording of your fantasy. 2) Make sure you read Yelp reviews before you book a trip to a resort that sounds too good to be true.
7. Moesko Island- The Ring
Just to start with, I don’t know why anyone would want to visit Moesko Island. It’s a bleak and dreary place whose claim to fame is that a terrible VHS monster was spawned there. To be fair, Samara had a mom who honestly deserves the number 11 spot on our Worst Movie Moms list. On the other hand, Samara did actually earn a spot on our Creepy Movie Kids list. Needless to say, Moesko Island is not a pleasant place to visit. To make matters worse though, we have no idea where Samara goes when she isn’t climbing out of TVs. She could be chilling on the beach there in a fold-out chair with a tropical drink in her hand. Though if she was doing that in her spare time, it might be worth it just to get a selfie with her.
6. Moreau’s Island- The Island of Dr. Moreau
There are plenty of horrors lurking around Moreau’s Island. The most terrifying of all though is Marlon Brando in a muumuu. All kidding aside Moreau’s Island is right in the middle of God’s blind spot. There he’s performed genetic experiments that would make even Nazi Death Camp Doctors hide their eyes in shame. He spliced together human DNA with every creature he could find, creating not just the servants and lab assistance that adore him so, but also an island full of feral man-beasts. As if playing god wasn’t enough for the Macy’s Day blimp of a man, he went on to create his own mini-me even before Austin Power’s made it fun and quirky. No, this is not the kind of island you want to find yourself washed up on. Not only is it dangerous, but it’s just plain weird.