The Return of Swamp Thing (1989): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Return of Swamp Thing is a 1989 action horror film directed by Jim Wynorski, starring Louis Jourdan, Sarah Douglas and RonReaco Lee. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $192,816 worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Jim Wynorski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millimeter Films
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Return of Swamp Thing About?
The premise of The Return of Swamp Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant but eccentric scientist's experiments to achieve plant-based domination are complicated by his lovestruck stepdaughter and a swamp creature he inadvertently brought back to life. As the scientist's plans unfold, the stepdaughter and her unlikely suitor must find a way to thwart his ambitions and restore balance to the natural world.
The Return of Swamp Thing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blonde
- based on comic book
- chainsaw
- experiment
- opening action scene
- mutant
- explosion
- fight
- mutation
- swamp
- woman in jeopardy
- voyeur
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- panties
- monster versus monster
- giant leech
- swamp monster
- monster
- superhero
- sequel
- character name in title
- swamp thing character
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- exploding house
- motorboat
- breaking down a door
- baseball bat
- fog
- car crash
- blood
- fistfight
- bathtub
- rescue
- flashlight
- sheriff
- exploding car
- knocked unconscious
- attempted rape
- man wears eyeglasses
- reference to the los angeles lakers
- secret elevator
- gene splicing
- self destruct
- mid credits scene
- shot with a tranquilizer dart
- human experimentation
- talking to plants
- mad scientist
- adult magazine
- bowling ball thrown through window
- moonshine
The Return of Swamp Thing Cast
Louis Jourdan leads the cast, with Sarah Douglas and RonReaco Lee. Directed by Jim Wynorski; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Wynorski
Also Starring in The Return of Swamp Thing
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Critics gave The Return of Swamp Thing 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 56% User score
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The Return of Swamp Thing Plot Summary
What happens in The Return of Swamp Thing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After her mother’s mysterious death, Abigail Arcane travels to the Florida swamps to confront her evil stepfather Dr. Anton Arcane, who had been resurrected after his death in the first film.
In an attempt to stave off the effects of aging, Dr. Arcane, assisted by Dr. Lana Zurrell, combines genes from various swamp animals and human beings, creating an army of monsters known as Un-Men. Dr. Arcane captures Abby to use in his genetic experiments, but she is rescued by Swamp Thing, formerly scientist Alec Holland who was transformed into a bog creature after a confrontation with the evil doctor and his henchmen a few years earlier.
Full summary
The whole story of The Return of Swamp Thing, scene by scene
The Return of Swamp Thing Box Office
The Return of Swamp Thing grossed $192,816 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$192.8K
- US & Canada
- $192.8K
The Return of Swamp Thing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Return of Swamp Thing.
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Abigail Arcane to travel to the Florida swamps?
Cars in The Return of Swamp Thing
15 cars on screen, including the 1985 Jeep CJ-7 and the 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate.
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Yamaha Badger Minor role
The Return of Swamp Thing Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Swamp Thing 2” and “O Segredo do Pântano”.
- Also known as
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- Swamp Thing 2
- O Segredo do Pântano
- A Volta do Monstro do Pântano
- Возвращение Болотной твари
- 沼泽异形2
- Le Retour de la créature du marais
- Das Grüne Ding aus dem Sumpf
- Il ritorno del mostro della palude
- Le retour de la créature du lagon
- Powrót potwora z bagien
- El regreso de la cosa del pantano
- חזרתו של היצור מן הביצה
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- A mocsárlény visszatér
- El regreso del monstruo del pantano
- 沼泽怪物2
- 늪지의 괴물 2
- Повернення болотяного чудовиська
- Návrat muže z bažin
- 怪人スワンプ・シング 影のヒーロー
- El retorn del monstre del pantà
- Întoarcerea chestiei din mlaștină
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The Return of Swamp Thing FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Return of Swamp Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of Swamp Thing?
The Return of Swamp Thing runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Return of Swamp Thing released?
The Return of Swamp Thing was released on May 12, 1989.
Who directed The Return of Swamp Thing?
The Return of Swamp Thing was directed by Jim Wynorski.
More films by Jim Wynorski Who is in the cast of The Return of Swamp Thing?
The Return of Swamp Thing stars Louis Jourdan, Sarah Douglas and RonReaco Lee, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Return of Swamp Thing make at the box office?
The Return of Swamp Thing grossed $192,816 worldwide.
How is The Return of Swamp Thing rated?
The Return of Swamp Thing has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does The Return of Swamp Thing have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Return of Swamp Thing has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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