The Return of Swamp Thing
The Return of Swamp Thing is a 1989 American superhero film based on the DC Comics' character of the same name. Directed by Jim Wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film Swamp Thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. The film has a main title montage consisting of comic book covers set to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Born on the Bayou", and features Dick Durock and Louis Jourdan reprising their roles as Swamp Thing and Anton Arcane respectively, along with Sarah Douglas and Heather Locklear.
Plot
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.
Awards
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| author | Grant Morris Neil Cuthbert |
|---|---|
| award | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress |
| director | Jim Wynorski |
| editor | Leslie Rosenthal |
| events | mad scientist |
| genre | action comedy horror live-action science fiction |
| keywords | abigail arcane anton arcane attack build create dr. anton arcane evil doctor first film genetic experiment hired gun human being kill mysterious death rescue swamp thing trap un-men |
| musicBy | Chuck Cirino |
| nomination | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress |
| producer | Benjamin Melniker Michael E. Uslan |
| productionCompany | Lightyear Entertainment |
| publisher | Miramax |
| theme | action comedy gothic mad scientist monster movie science fiction action science fiction horror sequel shapeshifting superhero |