Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

Return of the Swamp Thing is an American horror film of the swamp monster subgenre. It is a sequel to the 1982 Swamp Thing feature film directed by Wes Craven, which in turn is based on the Swamp Thing comic book series published by DC Comics. The film was directed by Jim Wynorski and written by Neil Cuthbert and Grant Morris based upon concepts originally developed by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. The film was produced by Lightyear Entertainment and released theatrically in the United States on May 12th, 1989. Return of the Swamp Thing stars Dick Durock and Louis Jourdan reprising their respective roles of Alec Holland, aka the Swamp Thing, and Doctor Anton Arcane. It also stars Heather Locklear as Abby Arcane, Superman II actress Sarah Douglas as Doctor Lana Zurrell and Joe Sagal as Gunn.

Notes & Trivia

 * The characters of Swamp Thing, Abigail Arcane and Anton Arcane were created by comic book writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson.


 * Production on The Return of the Swamp Thing began in June, 1988.