The Return of Swamp Thing is a 1989 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name; it is a sequel to the 1982 movie Swamp Thing but has a lighter tone than its predecessor.
The movie was directed by Jim Wynorski from a screenplay by Neil Cuthbert and Grant Morris based on characters in the comic book by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It was produced by Annette Cirillo, Benjamin Melniker and Michael E. Uslan, and executive produced by Tom Kuhn and Charles Mitchell.
The Lightyear Entertainment production stars Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Dick Durock, Ace Mask, Monique Gabrielle, Daniel Emery Taylor, Joey Sagal, RonReaco Lee and Frank Welker.
Plot:
After her mother’s mysterious death, Abigail Arcane travels to the Florida swamps to confront her evil stepfather Doctor Anton Arcane, who had been resurrected after his death in the first film.
In an attempt to stave off the effects of ageing, DoctorArcane, assisted by DoctorLana Zurrell, combines genes from various swamp animals and human beings, creating an army of monsters known as Un-Men. DoctorArcane tries to use his stepdaughter Abby in his genetic experiments until she is rescued by Swamp Thing, a scientist previously transformed into a bog creature after a confrontation with the evil doctor…
New 4K restoration from the original interpositive with Dolby Vision/HDR mastering.
New: Reflections on Swamp Thing 35 years later by Michael Uslan, Producer of both Swamp Thing movies and Exec Producer of all the Batman movies.
New: Music Video by the RiffTones: ‘Your Ever-Loving Swamp Thing’
Original 2.0 and 5.1 Stereo Audio
Audio commentary from Director Jim Wynorski, Composer Chuck Cirino and Editor Leslie Rosenthal
Audio commentary from Director Jim Wynorski
Interview with Editor Leslie Rosenthal
Interview with Composer Chuck Cirino
Interview with Director Jim Wynorski
Interview with Lightyear Entertainment Executive Arnie Holland
1989 Promo Reel
Photo Gallery (accompanied by Chuck Cirino’s film’s score)
Original Theatrical Trailer (HD Transfer from original 35mm materials)
Two TV Spots
Six Promotional TV Clips
Two Greenpeace Public Service Announcements
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Trailer:
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Release:
The Return of Swamp Thing is currently available free to watch online on Peacock, Plex, Pluto TV, Tubi and YouTube.
Film facts:
Heather Locklear won the Razzie Award for Worst Actress for her performance in the film.
Technical specs:
1 hour 28 minutes
Audio: Ultra Stereo | Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio: 1.85: 1
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