The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)
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Directors
Jim Wynorski
Cast
Dick Durock, Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Ace Mask, Monique Gabrielle
The story
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. In an attempt to stave off the effects of aging, Arcane, assisted by Dr.
Genres
Monster Film, Sci-Fi, horror film, science fiction comedy, science fiction film, superhero film
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