Known only as swamp thing dick durock, a veritable freak of nature, his is a. May 18, 2017 sequel to the original cult classic swamp thing and based on the awardwinning d. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. He is a mass of vegetable matter that absorbed the memories and personality of alec holland, a botanist who died in a swamp shortly after creating a hormonal biorestorative formula for plants. Portraying the swamp thing creature in this movie, with the films sequel the return of swamp thing 1989, actorstuntman dick durock became the first person since christopher reeve in the superman films franchise to reprise a superhero role of a dc comics protagonist. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. You can watch the return of swamp thing online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Heather locklear stars as the vegetarian plantlover. In liquid form, swamp thing goes up inside arcanes houses sewer. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers. Released 1989, the return of swamp thing stars louis jourdan, heather locklear, sarah douglas, dick durock the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score of out of 100. The swamp thing suit still holds its own against todays fx talent.
A cheap sequel to the 1982 semihit, 1989s the return of swamp thing offers the tacky, silly experience most expected from the original film. Jun 04, 2019 look, no one is confusing the return of swamp thing with a great movie. The return of swamp thing came out in 1988 and didnt win over critics, nor did it find an audience in theaters. The return of swamp thing 1989 part 1 video dailymotion. Mvd blu ray comes with new commentaries and new bts features. The return of swamp thing is a film directed by jim wynorski with louis jourdan, heather locklear, sarah douglas, dick durock, year. Arcane louis jourdan, who has a plan in mind to kill abby. The soldiers come and grab her and blow up swamp thing again.
The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigodc. After seven years the mysterious swamp thing makes his return to the bigscreen, but this time in a very different type of movie than what came before. Financial analysis of the return of swamp thing 1989 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The return of swamp thing 1989 is a pg 1h 28 min american science fiction superherocomedy film that was shot in savannah, georgia, usa and was based on the dc comics title and creature swamp thing. The return of swamp thing 1989 connections on imdb. A lowbudget sequel entitled the return of swamp thing was released in 1989. Comics series, this visually dynamic film plants our.
Strangely, it took seven years for a sequel to hit, which finally occurred with 1989s return of swamp thing. This time, swamp thing is a hero of sorts, rescuing attractive horticulturist abby from her stepfather, dr. May 12, 1989 the return of swamp thing, opening today at the warner and other theaters, is intended for people who missed the 1982 swamp thing and dont want the bother of renting the videocassette. Sequel to the original cult classic swamp thing and based on the awardwinning d. That said, it did develop a following on the home market. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses heather locklear as his new object of.
The only pretty thing in this movie was heather locklear and the only quality thing was creedence clearwater revival music. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set to creedence clearwater revivals born on the bayou, and features dick durock and louis. Aug 11, 2016 after seven years the mysterious swamp thing makes his return to the bigscreen, but this time in a very different type of movie than what came before. The return of swamp thing, full movie full movie 1989. The return of swamp thing 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses heather locklear as his new object of affection. Dumb, meandering and generally brainless, the movie offers virtually no cinematic pleasures. The return of swamp thing is the second cinematic installment in the media franchise and is a sequel to swamp thing 1982. However, we do believe wynorski when he says the chintzy aesthetic of the film is indeed intentional. Superhero films the return of swamp thing 1989 youtube.
In july 1990, usa network premiered the swamp thing television series. Arcanes sexy daughter and must rescue her from her fathers nefarious plans. Arcane has been resurrected and is continuing his twisted experiments in an attempt to find a way to reverse the aging progress. The return of swamp thing 1989 a mad scientists louis jourdan vegetarian stepdaughter heather locklear falls in love with one of his leafy failures. Rent the return of swamp thing 1989 on dvd and bluray. The monster of the mucky waters is back in this sequel to the campy horror classic. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 action comedy directed by jim wynorski and starring dick durock, heather locklear, sarah douglas. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigo dc comics character of the same name. Heather locklear and ava sambora scary movie 5 premiere arrivals. Available today in the us is the return of swamp thing bluray. The return of swamp thing 1989 movie theaters moviefone. The return of swamp thing 1989 full movie download full hd. After wes cravens extremely dark take on the swamp thing character with the 1982 movie, the decision was made to make the sequel more campy and borderline comedy. Rent the return of swamp thing 1989 starring louis jourdan and heather locklear on dvd and bluray.
Monsoonvision presents the return of swamp thing 1989. To me this looked more like scary movie type of parody to swamp thing than its sequel. The return of swamp thing 1989 theatrical trailer youtube. Rumors abound that we might someday see a new swamp thing film. Mar 22, 2020 monsoonvision is a curated movie experience where discovering new gems youve never heard of and celebrating the best of vhs cheese n sleaze is the goal. Arcane, whom she suspects is behind her mothers death. Heather locklear rushed to hospital after crashing car. It debuted on usa network on july 27, 1990, and lasted three seasons for a total of 72 episodes. The return of swamp thing 1989 jim wynorski allmovie.
Swamp thing is an elemental creature who shares a connection to all plant life on the planet earth through a network called the green. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series, attempting to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. This time jim wynorski took over directing duties and gives us even more campiness. Not much beats the eyecandy christmas experience of watching in hd4k a 30 year old classic. Its a nostalgic recreation of the good ol days where horror hosts would introduce you to the craziest shit you had ever seen. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Monsoonvision is a curated movie experience where discovering new gems youve never heard of and celebrating the best of vhs cheese n sleaze is the goal. The return of swamp thing, opening today at the warner and other theaters, is intended for people who missed the 1982 swamp thing. Swamp thing rescues abby from some hillbillies, and they have a talk.
The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. The return of swamp thing 1989 the movie database tmdb. Say what you will about this movie youre absolutely right, its so bad its not only good, its amazing. Everyoneas favorite muckencrusted plantman is back in the return of swamp thing, the tongueincheek action adventure starring louis jourdan and heather locklear. With dick durock, heather locklear, louis jourdan, sarah douglas. Swamp thing 1982 monster mash scene 1010 movieclips. Released 1989, the return of swamp thing stars louis jourdan, heather locklear, sarah douglas, dick durock the pg movie has a runtime of. The return of the swamp thing bluray 1989 best buy.
The return of swamp thing full movie watch online the return of swamp thing full english full movie the return of swamp thing full full movie, the return of swamp thing full full movie streaming. He tells her to leave, but she needs to find out what happened to her mother. Kathleen norris published a poem referring to this movie return of swamp thing in her book journey. Released over 35 years ago, this film doesnt date well at all, but. The return of swamp thing isnt anything like the original movie was. Swamp thing was once a man named alec holland, but after being caught on fire, doused with strange chemicals, and dumped into the louisiana.
From there, swampy falls in love with arcanes daughter, has some great fighting sequences, comes through a faucet, drives a jeep, takes pictures with these two adorable kids and theyre really terrific. May 29, 2018 the return of swamp thing 1989 vs the punisher 1989. He is a mass of vegetable matter that absorbed the memories and personality of alec holland, a botanist who died in a. Chopping mall, not of this earth cunning sequel to wes cravens original monster movie. Comics series, this visually dynamic film plants our mossinfested superhero in a dangerous love affair. Swamp thing is a science fiction, actionadventure television series based on the vertigodc comics character the swamp thing. Arcanes sexy daughter and must rescue her from her fathers nefarious. Watch the return of swamp thing 1989 part 1 jaredyjaredy. The return of swamp thing 1989 part 2 jaredyjaredy. Look, no one is confusing the return of swamp thing with a great movie. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1989 movies 1989. This saw dick durock reprising his role using a modified version of the return of swamp thing costume. Awful film but i watched because i have a weakness for heather locklear. B movie movie groups swamp thing synopsis plot the swamp thing returns to battle the evil dr.
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