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The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

PG_13  84 min  -  Sci-Fi | Horror | Comedy   -  12 May 1989 (USA)
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The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation... See full summary »

Director:

Jim Wynorski

Writers:

Len Wein (comic book), Bernie Wrightson (comic book), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Dick Durock, Heather Locklear and Louis Jourdan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louis Jourdan ...
Heather Locklear ...
Sarah Douglas Sarah Douglas ...
Dr. Lana Zurrell
Dick Durock Dick Durock ...
Joey Sagal ...
Gunn (as Joe Sagal)
Ace Mask ...
Dr. Rochelle
Monique Gabrielle Monique Gabrielle ...
RonReaco Lee ...
Omar
Daniel Emery Taylor Daniel Emery Taylor ...
Darryl Hallenbeck (as Daniel Taylor)
Ralph Pace Ralph Pace ...
Sheriff Beaumont
Timothy Birch Timothy Birch ...
Clyde
Alex Van ...
Gurdell
Christopher Doyle ...
Leechman
Rex Pierson Rex Pierson ...
Dr. Rochelle Mutation
Tony Sears ...
Harry Dugan (as Anthony Sears)
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Storyline

The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object of affection. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mutation | Swamp | Swamp Thing | Male Female Relationship | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

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America's favorite super hero is back in action! See more »

Genres:

Sci-Fi | Horror | Comedy | Action | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das grüne Ding aus dem Sumpf See more »

Filming Locations:

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$192,816 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lightyear Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK: (DVD)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Jim Wynorski was given 30 days to shoot this movie and managed to film the entire picture in 27 days. See more »

Quotes

Abby Arcane: Is there a Mrs. Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing: No, I'm a bachelor.
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Crazy Credits

After the Co-Producer credit there is a brief scene of Omar and Darryl at
the Fotomat. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Red Hot Hog Women From Mars"
Composed by Steven B. Small
Performed by Dave Nichols
Published by Act Fast Music See more »