The Return of Swamp Thing

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The Return of Swamp Thing

I'm constantly looking for 70s, 80s, and 90s movies (but really any time period if in color and HD widescreen, and good quality) that are still watchable and entertaining still today, and found this movie to fit my criteria. I'm actually amazed how well this movie was preserved, also. I was expecting a washed out picture, etc., but it wasn't anything like that. I can see why people made such a big deal about Heather Locklear when I was younger. I knew she was really pretty because she still is now, but I never realized how much.

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. How easy it would be to rag on this film for being cheesy, campy, comedic and not the serious horror-action tone of the first film. And how easy to say that Wynorski cannot match the directing abilities of Wes Craven. But let us be fair. Taken at face value, this is a rather fun film with some awesome monster battles, in some ways not unlike a good Godzilla sequel. Serious? No. That is obvious the moment you see the cover and Locklear mugging for the camera. But some entertaining moments, such as a nod to Louis Jourdain's role in "Gigi". Oh, and the kids with the magazines are hilarious, especially because the little one cannot act to save his life. While painful to watch if you take it seriously, every time this kid shows up it is just a riot of poor, pathetic proportions.

I remember seeing this film when i was tiny and i haven't forgot it yet. I KNOW its corny, i KNOW it has no plot to speak of but its good fun. Nineteen years later and i still put time aside if it happens to come on TV. Its not supposed to be a serious film, just sit back and enjoy. My favorite bit is when Heather Locklear turns into a swamp-woman at the end, i defy anyone not to love this film.

I enjoyed Wes Craven's film Swamp Thing very much, but some reviewers found it to be lacking in laughs. The same can not be said of this sequel. Return of Swamp Thing has far more humor than the first film and should not be taken seriously. It's a humorous superhero/monster mash with plenty of fun moments. The two goofy little kids are especially funny. I dug this sequel as much as the first movie. Dick Durock played Swamp Thing in both movies and also in the Swamp Thing TV series. It's too bad the TV series isn't available on DVD (PUT IT ON DVD SOMEBODY!). Return of Swamp Thing is a cheesy blast of fun! Pop some corn, grab a cold beverage, kick back, and enjoy!

Well with actors and performances more wooden than Pinoccio's c*ck, this has to go down as one of the greatest send up horrors of all time. From the opening shots until the fantastic fight with the rubber, lightbulb-headed creature at the end (With inhaler!) this is absolutely hilarious (even more than intended). I have already read a review that criticized character development. I hope that this is a joke as this was hardly supposed to be a plant version of the Shawshank Redemption. I think there are times when people should see a film for what it is, and this one is an absolute B movie p*ss take with £20 dedicated to special affects and even less on the appalling actors. Magnificent.

I've been reading swampthing comics for a while now and although this movie looks like a pile of puke in comparison to the legendary alan moore run, it a really fun way to kill 90 minutes. honestly, what this movie lacks in respectability, it more than makes up for in charm... you can tell they had a blast making this movie. the action scenes are simple but well executed (the fight with the leech man amongst all those exploding cars... awesome!) the cutesy comic relief parts with the to kids are hilarious (especially when they're scrambling around the living room trying to hide a mountain of *) and the special effects are more than satisfactory...i don't know what all these other reviewers who think otherwise are talking about. its not a movie that you can just expect to dazzle you without any effort on your part. you have to want to like it. c'mon participate in life a little bit..you're invited.

Amusing flick is decently made but badly acted and the script is kinda sloppy written but this is mildly entertaining and pretty amusing. Horrible make up effects just adds to the charm. All in all i suppose it is worth a look **1/2 out of 5