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"Man-Thing" is a 2005 horror film based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Gray Morrow. Directed by Brett Leonard and shot in Australia, it centers on a swamp creature, born of a botched experiment, that is drawn to human fear—a trait reflected in the comics' tagline that whatever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch. Originally planned for U.S. theaters by Marvel and Lions Gate, it premiered instead on the Sci Fi Channel in 2005.
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What is the 2005 Man-Thing film about?
Man-Thing is a 2005 horror film about a swamp creature drawn to human fear. The story centers on a creature created through a botched experiment.
Is Man-Thing based on Marvel Comics?
Yes. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character Man-Thing, created by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Gray Morrow.
Who directed Man-Thing?
Man-Thing was directed by Brett Leonard. The film was shot in Australia and uses a swamp setting for its horror story.
Is Man-Thing a superhero movie or a horror film?
The 2005 adaptation is primarily presented as a horror film rather than a conventional costumed superhero adventure. Its central threat is a swamp creature that responds to human fear.
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