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Man-Thing (2005)

Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.

Director:

Brett Leonard

Writers:

Steve Gerber (character), Hans Rodionoff
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Le Nevez ... Kyle
Rachael Taylor ... Teri
Jack Thompson ... Schist
Rawiri Paratene ... Pete Horn
Alex O'Loughlin ... Fraser (as Alex O'Lachlan)
Steve Bastoni ... Rene
Robert Mammone ... Mike Ploog
Patrick Thompson Patrick Thompson ... Jake (as Pat Thompson)
William Zappa ... Gerber
John Batchelor ... Wayne Thibadeaux
Ian Bliss ... Rodney Thibadeaux
Brett Leonard Brett Leonard ... Val Mayerick
Imogen Bailey ... Sarah
James Coyne ... Billy
Cheryl Craig ... Michele
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Storyline

Sheriff Kyle Williams comes to Bywater to replace the missing sheriff and he learns from his deputy Fraser that there are other 47 missing persons in the area. He is summoned by the oil tycoon Fred Schist to repress a strike led by the schoolteacher Teri Richards in his company. He also learns that Schist claims that he bought the native sacred land Dark Waters from the Indian Ted Sallis that vanished with the money. Further, a man called Rene Laroque is sabotaging the facility. Kyle gets closer to Teri while he looks for Laroque, and soon he realizes that something in the swamp seems to be protecting Dark Waters. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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When nature fights back! See more »


Certificate:

14A | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Although filming was originally intended to be done in New Orleans, budget realities forced the production to be relocated to Australia. They were the first production to use the new Kurnell studios, and enlisted regional actors for virtually every role. See more »

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[first lines]
Rodney Thibadeaux: Crazy As A C**n
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Connections

Referenced in The Nostalgia Critic: Blade (2016) See more »

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Tainted Love
Written by Ed Cobb
Published by Embassy Music Corporation BMI
Performed by Imogen Bailey
Courtesy of Great Barrier Reef Approach
[plays during the party in the woods at the start of the movie]
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Pretty Decent
5 November 2005 | by gothic_a666See all my reviews

The Man-thing is your average monster movie, which is likely to appeal to the die hard fans of the genre, leaving all others wondering just what was the point of making it in the first place.

Yet, a few things stand out, mainly the scenery and the monster itself. The swamp was captured on film in a very ambiguous way, it that it is both realistic and somewhat nightmarish and disturbing. We owe that to the excellent cinematography, responsible for delivering an uncanny goldish light and the impressive shots of oozing green vegetation.

Now, the monster. Apparently, it was based on some Marvel creature I have never heard of. Either way, for a B movie, it was a very competent display of half man, half plant beast, something that could have easily become ridiculous, especially since I doubt the FX team had a large budget to work with. Still, I believe we get to see a bit too much of the Man Thing, the more footage there is on the creature the less impact it usually manages to create on the viewer.

Another thing that surprised me about this flick were the deaths. They are gruesome and convincing, with roots and barks impaling people throughout the movie. Not extremely gory but still very graphic in terms of sheer violence.

What kills this movie is the usual...a terrible cast, abhorred acting and a plot that is too shallow to hold. Everything is highly predictable and we all know who will die and who will make it. All that is part of the genre's conventions, and since the Man-thing aims to be a monster flick, and clearly is mostly concerned with the most dedicated of fans, I can say it achieved all of its goals.


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Official Sites:

Marvel

Country:

USA | Germany | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 2005 (Singapore) See more »

Also Known As:

Man Thing See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,123,136
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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