Eyes in the Trees

Lore & Background

The film follows a team of investigative journalists who travel to Monkey Ko, a Thai island known locally as 'The Island of Death,' to investigate rumors of medical experiments and genetic manipulations. Anthony Hopkins plays Dr. Addis, the central figure in the story. Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann, and Praya Lundberg joined the cast in August 2024.

Reader's Guide

Eyes in the Trees represents a modern reimagining of H.G. Wells' classic 1896 novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, updating its themes of genetic manipulation and medical ethics to a contemporary setting. The film's production was marked by a security breach in which footage of Anthony Hopkins filmed in Los Angeles was hacked, with extortionists demanding a $200,000 ransom. Producer Daemon Hillin contacted the FBI and Santa Monica Police Department, as well as local and state politicians, and stated the production would not pay the ransom but would continue. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of digital film production and the lengths to which producers may go to protect their work.

Did You Know?

• The film is a reimagining of H.G. Wells' 1896 novel The Island of Dr. Moreau.
• Footage of Anthony Hopkins filmed in Los Angeles was hacked, with a $200,000 ransom demanded.
• Producer Daemon Hillin contacted the FBI and Santa Monica Police Department about the breach.
• The film is set on Monkey Ko, a Thai island known locally as 'The Island of Death.'