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The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

Dick Durock , Heather Locklear , Jim Wynorski  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Dick Durock, Heather Locklear, Louis Jourdan, Sarah Douglas, Joey Sagal
  • Directors: Jim Wynorski
  • Writers: Bernie Wrightson, Grant Morris, Len Wein, Neil Cuthbert
  • Producers: Annette Cirillo, Benjamin Melniker, Charles Mitchell
  • Format: Anamorphic, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00007L4NB
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,437 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Return of Swamp Thing" on IMDb

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Everyone's favorite muck-encrusted plant-man is back in this tongue-in-cheek action-adventure, based on the award-winning DC comic series. Determined to solve the mysterious death of her mother, beautiful horticulturist Abigail Arcane ("Spin City's" Heather Locklear) visits her stepfather, Dr. Anton Arcane (Louis Jourdan), in his high-tech laboratory. Unfortunately Arcane is bent on taking her life for the creation of his immortality serum. Coming to her rescue is the former Dr. Alex Holland, now Swamp Thing, who sweeps her away to the heart of the bayou where they soon fall head over heels in love. But their romance goes awry when Arcane ruthlessly hunts down these unlikely lovers with a fiendish array of weaponry! Chock full of witty dialogue, dazzling stunt work and striking special effects, this outrageous action-comedy monster mash also features cult favorites Sarah Douglas (Superman II) and scream queen Monique Gabrielle.

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Overall this is a fun movie with plenty of action and comedy. Mel Zorro  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
SWAMP THING himself is a walking compost heap w/ a heart of mold... er, gold. Bindy Sue Frřnkünschtein  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The return to great fun ! November 24, 2000
Format:VHS Tape
I don't know why,but I enjoy this movie much more than I enjoy Wes Craven's version (pt.1).Maybe because of the effects and the make-up which are cool for a low-budget movie,the characters -which are more interesting and more likeable and the black humor (take the case of the asthmatic monster(!) that fights with our hero).Besides, this movie features Heather Locklear and Sarah Douglas ,good monster fights and a beautiful swamp.To top it off ,I watched part 2 much before I watched part 1.This part 2 has a great beginning,which shows parts of the Swamp Thing's best comic books accompanied by the song "Born on the Bayou",which is a masterpiece.The story : A mad scientist (who has a deadly degenerative disease) does experiments on animals and people to find a cure for his health problem which can also give him immortality and special powers.Only the Swamp thing may offer the mad genius what he is looking for.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Swamp Thing rules...... March 27, 2003
Format:DVD
Swamp Thing rules... even though this is a campy movie The Return of Swamp Thing is fun. If you like superhero, monster movies and camp rolled into one then this is the movie for you. The best part of this movie is the opening credits with that rock and roll song. This is one of the better Superhero movies... 10times better than THE Captain America, Fantastic Four and The Punisher movies that were never release. Right up there with Batman Returns and Superman 4.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "I got you now Mr. Potato-Head!" April 21, 2008
Format:DVD
This is B-Movie greatness! Adventure, rubber suits, funny one-liners, it's all here. This is a review of the OOP Image release.

"The Return of Swamp Thing" is 10 times more entertaining than the first and here's a list of 10 reasons why:

10) Heather Locklear: Gentleman prefer blondes, nuff said.

9) The fight scenes are many, but varied which is cool.

8) The kids put in a great comedic performance.

7) Character development: each character truly has their own voice and a specific scene to remember them by, kudos to the screenwriters.

6) "Gun": The psychotic head of security has the best lines in the movie like "Turn him into guacamole" and "I got you now Mr. Potato-Head!"

5) The creatures: The evil monsters are classic sci-fi models that add the campy flare with a touch of realism.

4) The bath tub scene: After being blown up, Swamp Thing sneeks into Arcane's base via the plumbing. At least they showed one of Swamp Thing's powers, besides being able to punch people.

3) The war wounds scene: Security guards Gun and Poinsettia compare their various scars and tell where/when they got them. Very memorable.

2) Dr. Arcane: Every good movie needs a villain and Louis Jourdan puts in a great performance as he performs all his evil deeds with psychotic calmness and humor.

1) The Swamp Thing costume doesn't look like a melted plastic Green Army Man toy. That's right, there's actually some resemblance to the comic!

Overall this is a fun movie with plenty of action and comedy. It used to be shown in it's entirety on TV so it's fun for everyone.

Buy it today.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic fun sequel to the original
Much more humor than the original, this film helped spawn the TV series. Doesn't take itself too seriously, but good effects for the money. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Larry S James
5.0 out of 5 stars The MOVIE I thought I would never find
This was a great find. I have been looking for this movie forever and I found it on Amazon. The picture quality is fantastic and the sound is great stereo sound.
Published 2 months ago by Richard Baldinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Poor Heather Locklear
This movie is the one Heather really paid her dues in making. I'm sure she regrets ever making this and probably wishes it didn't exist. It's a very campy movie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. Beeftink
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing like the original
This movie is terrible in every way possible known to man. The story is weak, the effects are like something seen in a holloween parade. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dan
4.0 out of 5 stars Born on a Bayou
Veteran B-Movie director Jim Wynorski delivers a sequel far superior to Wes Craven's original film with The Return of Swamp Thing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sammy Mantis
4.0 out of 5 stars Great B film
This is a little film that is well done with a personal touch. It never loses sight of the little people, for whom the swamp monster is a hero. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Beantown Jim
3.0 out of 5 stars looks more like so so TV
did not finish the first movies plot and the more adult theme of the first and the better acting of the first film...worth a watch but only ok movie.
Published on April 17, 2009 by Andrew R. Links
4.0 out of 5 stars Yes and No
This movie is a good movie but it's NOT better than the 1st...I've been a Swamp Thing reader/movie fan since I was born and I see too much of the Alan Moore Swamp Thing in this... Read more
Published on February 18, 2009 by Gregory Reece
4.0 out of 5 stars I have to confess a fondness for this movie
Yes, it is goofy. Yes it is made by the same guy who made the pseudo-Conan THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER. Still, it's entertaining. Read more
Published on October 2, 2008 by L. Cabos
4.0 out of 5 stars Old Times...
I remember watching this film as a kid. It is nostalgic to me now. Not the greatest of movies, but the younger generation likes it. My younger brother sure does.
Published on September 30, 2008 by Nik
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