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The Return of Swamp Thing
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The Return of Swamp Thing

1989-05-11 · 84 min · ★ 5.5

Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Jim Wynorski
Production companies
Lightyear Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 192,816

Top Cast

Louis JourdanLouis JourdanDr. Anton Arcane
Heather LocklearHeather LocklearAbby Arcane
Sarah DouglasSarah DouglasDr. Lana Zurrell
Dick DurockDick DurockSwamp Thing
Joey SagalJoey SagalGunn
Ace MaskAce MaskDr. Rochelle
Monique GabrielleMonique GabrielleMiss Poinsettia
RonReaco LeeRonReaco LeeOmar
Daniel Emery TaylorDaniel Emery TaylorDarryl Hallenbeck
Ralph PaceSheriff Beaumont
Alex VanAlex VanGurdell
Christopher DoyleChristopher DoyleLeechman
Rex PiersonDr. Rochelle Mutation
Tony SearsTony SearsHarry Dugan
Bill EudalyBill EudalyWithered Chuck
Anthony CecereConkilin
Timothy BirchClyde
J. Don FergusonJ. Don FergusonBob
Jim GrimshawJim GrimshawMorty
Albert B. Cooper IVTaxi Driver

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