The nature of fear
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.
Man-Thing (2005) is a action, horror, adventure, science fiction and romance film directed by Brett Leonard, released on April 21, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Matthew Le Nevez, Rachael Taylor, Jack Thompson and Rawiri Paratene. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 233 ratings.
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Matthew Le Nevez
as Kyle
Rachael Taylor
as Teri
Jack Thompson
as Schist
Rawiri Paratene
as Pete Horn
Alex O'Loughlin
as Fraser
Steve Bastoni
as Rene
Robert Mammone
as Mike Ploog
Patrick Thompson
as Jake
William Zappa
as Gerber
John Batchelor
as Wayne Thibadeaux
Ian Bliss
as Rodney Thibadeaux
Brett Leonard
as Val Mayerick
Directed by Brett Leonard, written by Steve Gerber and Hans Rodionoff, produced by Avi Arad, Scott Karol and Christopher Petzel.
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 233 ratings.
_**Deviates too much from the comic and has a boring midsection**_ Marvel Comics' Man-Thing is a mindless, empathic swamp creature that lives in the Everglades. This 2005 film is loosely based on the story "Cry of the Native" from the 1973 comic (Adventure Into) Fear #16, which featured the Man-Thing, by writer Steve Gerber and Howland, Ohio's Val Mayerik (artist). The plot's great: The Seminoles and…
Reviewed on June 12, 2020
Pretty good movie. I don't know why it's called man-thing cause he doesn't look like a man at all. The movie is based in the swamp. So why not call swamp-thing instead. He looks like groot from guardians of the galaxy but more evil.
Reviewed on August 2, 2023
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The main cast of Man-Thing (2005) includes Matthew Le Nevez, Rachael Taylor, Jack Thompson, Rawiri Paratene and Alex O'Loughlin. The film was directed by Brett Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Man-Thing was released on April 21, 2005 and runs for 1h 37m.
Man-Thing (2005) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, horror and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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