The Return of Swamp Thing
Why can't men be more like plants?
1989 • 84 min • Horror · Science Fiction
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 55 Audience · 264 · 100%
Swamp Thing returns to defend the swamp from the nefarious Dr. Arcane, who is experimenting with genetic mutations. Expect creature effects and a superhero saving the day in this comic-book adaptation.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Fantasy creature violence
- Some suggestive scenes
- Characters mutate into monsters
What it models well
- Environmental protection
- Heroism
- Love and devotion
Talk about it after
- Comic book origins and character interpretations
- Protecting natural habitats
- What makes someone a monster?
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Top billed cast
Director: Jim Wynorski • Crew: Neil Cuthbert, Grant Morris
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.5/10 (264)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Box office
- $192,816
- Franchise
- Swamp Thing Collection
- IMDb
- tt0098193
