Fantasy Island (2020)

4.9PG-13Director: Jeff Wadlow

2020 horror film directed by Jeff Wadlow

Fantasy Island, also known as Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, is a 2020 American supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Jeff Wadlow. Serving both as a horror reimagining and a prequel to ABC's 1977 television series of the same name, it stars Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Hansen, Portia Doubleday, and Michael Rooker and follows a group of people who, while visiting the eponymous island, discover that their dream-like fantasies brought to life begin to turn into horrific living nightmares and they must try to survive.

Fantasy Island was released theatrically in the United States on February 14, 2020, by Sony Pictures Releasing, and was largely panned by critics, but was a financial success, grossing $49 million worldwide against its $7 million production budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Fantasy Island about?
Fantasy Island (2020) — The enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.
Is Fantasy Island based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Fantasy Island scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.