Lack of good storyline.

An action-packed slog

Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

Essentially a reworking of familiar Agatha Christie formulas, "Dead Man's Island" is not a great movie, but I'm just glad that mysteries of this type are still being made. A remote island, a huge house, assassination attempts, family secrets, an amateur detective, and about a dozen suspects. But there is at least one rather unique twist on the formula (don't read the following sentence if you want to avoid SPOILERS: Usually when a character becomes the target of an unknown killer in these movies, he (or she) either gets killed in the first half ,or he (or she) survives to the end; here, NEITHER of those two things happens!). And then there's the cast: where else could you see people like David Faustino (of "Married With Children" fame), Traci Lords, and William Shatner all together? Nowhere. Though this movie largely belongs to Barbara Eden, who is not only the narrator and the amateur detective of the story, but also one of the HOTTEST 60+ years old actresses you'll ever see. Seriously, she makes even Traci Lords herself almost invisible. (**1/2)

I wish I had a copy. I didn't have time to record it onto VHS. It was so good. Awesome star power. Wonderful script. A perfect movie. One of Barbara Eden's best. Loved the storm effects. The explosion. W H A T AAA+ flick No disappointments Suspenseful Really keeps you on your toes. Too good to miss. They should show it more often. Especially, instead of awful reality shows. Very good movie. 100 stars. Kudos to the cast and director. I'm not too big on Shatner, but what a performance. Morgan Fairchild was brilliant. And Barbara Eden's acting is unparalleled. Wish they'd put it on video or DVD. I would buy it if I had the chance.

One of the best films I have seen. I can understand people's comments about clichéd themes, but the acting is great. It has beautiful scenery, and a good plot. I have been trying to get it on video, but, obviously, is not available. I believe it is an enigmatic, atmospheric film with great music and attitude. Fabulous!

A fine movie with a rather unusual plot. William Shatner who plays Chase Prescott , a man with a business empire is very well cast. Barbara Eden as his designated detective is excellent and very convincing. It seems that everyone on the island except Barbara Eden (Henri O) is suspected of trying to murder him. Many mysterious occurrences makes the viewer wonder what is going to happen next. Henri O (Barbara Eden) as the detective is also in great jeopardy. William Shatner and especially Barbara Eden are very convincing. As in all her movies Barbara is always in control and courageous.