It's Alive III: Island of the Alive

Following the events of the previous films, a pharmaceutical company, desperate to cover up its genetic experiments, begins rounding up and killing all the mutated babies. A scientist working for the company decides to smuggle one infant to a remote island, hoping to protect it. However, the island becomes a breeding ground for the creatures, leading to a horrifying clash between humans and their monstrous creations.

While not as critically acclaimed as its predecessors, 'It's Alive III: Island of the Alive' offered more of the schlocky horror and creature effects that fans of Larry Cohen's work expected. It leaned into its B-movie roots, providing a gory and action-packed conclusion to the trilogy, though its narrative and character development were often overshadowed by its creature features.

• Fans of creature features and B-movies will find some enjoyment in the mutant mayhem.
• The film delivers on gore and some inventive creature designs.
• Lacks the originality and impact of the original 'It's Alive'.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the creature effects and gore, while others found the plot derivative and the overall execution lacking compared to the original film.

Larry Cohen, known for his independent filmmaking style, directed all three 'It's Alive' films and often produced them as well.