The Return of Swamp Thing(1989)
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The Return of Swamp Thing Synopsis
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.
The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Wynorski, released on May 11, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas and Dick Durock. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 264 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Wynorski
- Writers:
- Neil Cuthbert, Grant Morris, Len Wein
- Producers:
- Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
- Cinematographer:
- Zoran Hochstätter
- Composer:
- Chuck Cirino
- Production:
- Lightyear Entertainment
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $192,816
- Status:
- Released
The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) Trailer
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The Return of Swamp Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Jourdan
as Dr. Anton Arcane
Heather Locklear
as Abby Arcane
Sarah Douglas
as Dr. Lana Zurrell
Dick Durock
as Swamp Thing
Joey Sagal
as Gunn
Ace Mask
as Dr. Rochelle
Monique Gabrielle
as Miss Poinsettia
RonReaco Lee
as Omar
Daniel Emery Taylor
as Darryl Hallenbeck
- Ralph Pace
Ralph Pace
as Sheriff Beaumont
Alex Van
as Gurdell
Christopher Doyle
as Leechman
Key crew
Directed by Jim Wynorski, written by Neil Cuthbert, Grant Morris and Len Wein, produced by Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melniker.
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The Return of Swamp Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 264 ratings.
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The Return of Swamp Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of Swamp Thing online?
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The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Return of Swamp Thing?
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The main cast of The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) includes Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Dick Durock and Joey Sagal. The film was directed by Jim Wynorski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of Swamp Thing released?
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The Return of Swamp Thing was released on May 11, 1989 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Return of Swamp Thing worth watching?
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The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 264 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Return of Swamp Thing?
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