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The Return of Swamp Thing

1989Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

Horror
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic395.1Rotten Tomatoes56%53%

A tense, eerie horror movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Story

Why can't men be more like plants?

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.

Feels like

  • Campy Superhero
  • Comic Book Adaptation
  • Creature Feature
  • Genetic Mutation
  • Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • B-Movie Aesthetics
  • Environmental Theme
  • Unconventional Romance
  • Practical Effects

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Jim Wynorski
Written by
Neil Cuthbert, Grant Morris
Produced by
Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Music by
Chuck Cirino

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Facts

May 11, 1989 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
May 11, 1989
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$192,816
Available in
138 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Chainsaw Good, Flatline, Porn Stash +9

  • Chainsaw Good
  • Flatline
  • Porn Stash
  • Out of the Inferno
  • Use Your Head
  • Doomed Expedition
  • Touch of the Monster
  • Sequel Escalation
  • Highly Conspicuous Uniform
  • Third Time's The Charm
  • Tested on Humans
  • Shout-Out

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Return of Swamp Thing?"

Questions about The Return of Swamp Thing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Return of Swamp Thing?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+FlixFlingPlexEternal Family

In the United States, The Return of Swamp Thing streams on Prime, Night Flight+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, and IndiePix Unlimited, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is The Return of Swamp Thing worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 39).

Is The Return of Swamp Thing a sequel?

  1. Swamp Thing (1982)
  2. The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Swamp Thing (1982).

Is The Return of Swamp Thing okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Return of Swamp Thing scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Return of Swamp Thing use?

Chainsaw GoodFlatlinePorn StashOut of the InfernoUse Your HeadDoomed ExpeditionTouch of the MonsterSequel EscalationHighly Conspicuous UniformThird Time's The CharmTested on HumansShout-Outand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Chainsaw Good, Flatline, and Porn Stash.