The Return of Swamp Thing Blu-ray Detailed
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Posted January 22, 2018 04:36 PM by Webmaster
The MVD Rewind Collection has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Jim Wynorski's film The Return of Swamp Thing (1989), starring Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Ace Mask, and Monique Gabrielle. The release, which will be produced in conjunction with Lightyear Entertainment, will be available for purchase on May 8.
Synopsis: Everyone's favorite muck-encrusted plant-man is back in this tongue-in-cheek action-adventure starring Louis Jourdan and Heather Locklear. Sequel to the original cult classic Swamp Thing and based on the award-winning D.C. Comics series, this visually dynamic film plants our moss-infested superhero in a dangerous love affair.
When beautiful horticulturist Abigail Arcane visits her stepfather, Dr. Anton Arcane, in his high-tech laboratory, she is determined to resolve the mysterious death of her mother. Unfortunately, Arcane is bent on taking her life for the creation of his immortality serum. coming to Abigail's rescue is the former Dr. Alex Holland (now Swamp Thing) who sweeps her away to the heart of the bayou where they soon fall head over heels in love. But their romances goes awry when Arcane ruthlessly hunts down these unlikely lovers with a fiendish array of weaponry.
Will the insane Arcane ever turn over a new leaf? What really happened to Abigails mother? And can a vegetarian and a houseplant ever find true happiness without driving each other up a tree? Chock-full of witty, campy dialogue, The Return of Swamp Thing features dazzling stunt work and striking special effects make-up.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: Everyone's favorite muck-encrusted plant-man is back in this tongue-in-cheek action-adventure starring Louis Jourdan and Heather Locklear. Sequel to the original cult classic Swamp Thing and based on the award-winning D.C. Comics series, this visually dynamic film plants our moss-infested superhero in a dangerous love affair.
When beautiful horticulturist Abigail Arcane visits her stepfather, Dr. Anton Arcane, in his high-tech laboratory, she is determined to resolve the mysterious death of her mother. Unfortunately, Arcane is bent on taking her life for the creation of his immortality serum. coming to Abigail's rescue is the former Dr. Alex Holland (now Swamp Thing) who sweeps her away to the heart of the bayou where they soon fall head over heels in love. But their romances goes awry when Arcane ruthlessly hunts down these unlikely lovers with a fiendish array of weaponry.
Will the insane Arcane ever turn over a new leaf? What really happened to Abigails mother? And can a vegetarian and a houseplant ever find true happiness without driving each other up a tree? Chock-full of witty, campy dialogue, The Return of Swamp Thing features dazzling stunt work and striking special effects make-up.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 2K REMASTER of the film
- Original 2.0 and 5.1 Stereo Audio (Uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
- NEW Audio commentary from Director Jim Wynorski, Composer Chuck Cirino and Editor Leslie Rosenthal
- NEW Interview with Director Jim Wynorski (HD)
- NEW Interview with Editor Leslie Rosenthal (HD)
- NEW Interview with Composer Chuck Cirino (HD)
- NEW Interview with Lightyear Entertainment Executive Arnie Holland (HD)
- Audio commentary from Director Jim Wynorski (from 2003)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (New HD Transfer from original 35mm materials)
- 6 Promotional TV Clips (SD)
- 2 TV Spots (SD)
- 2 Greenpeace Public Service Announcements (SD)
- 1989 Promo Reel (SD)
- Photo Gallery (accompanied by Chuck Cirino's film's score)
- Collectible Mini- Poster