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'''''Man-Thing''''' is a 2005 horror movie based on the [[Marvel]] [[Man-Thing|comicbook]]. It was directed by Brett Leonard<ref> (''[[The Dead Pit (Film)|The Dead Pit]]'', ''[[The Lawnmower Man]]'', ''[[Virtuosity (Film)|Virtuosity]]'' and ''[[Highlander the Source (Film)|Highlander the Source]]'')</ref>.
'''''Man-Thing''''' is a 2005 horror movie based on the [[Marvel]] [[Man-Thing (Comic Book)|comic book]]. It was directed by Brett Leonard<ref> (''[[The Dead Pit]]'', ''[[The Lawnmower Man]]'', ''[[Virtuosity]]'' and ''[[Highlander: The Source]]'')</ref>.


The film starts with one Kyle Roberts arriving the town of Bywater to be its new sheriff. He then starts investigating the deaths in the swamp near it, which all seem to be linked to the Schist Petroleum oil rig nearby. It seems that the company's wrongdoings in the area has awakened its guardian...
The film starts with one Kyle Roberts arriving the town of Bywater to be its new sheriff. He then starts investigating the deaths in the swamp near it, which all seem to be linked to the Schist Petroleum oil rig nearby. It seems that the company's wrongdoings in the area has awakened its guardian...


There was also a three-part tie-in comicbook series released in 2004. A prequel to the film, it details insurance adjuster Nathan Mehr's investigation on the attacks against Schist's oil drilling equipment.
There was also a three-part tie-in comic book series released in 2004. A prequel to the film, it details insurance adjuster Nathan Mehr's investigation on the attacks against Schist's oil drilling equipment.
{{examples|Examples within the movie:}}


{{tropelist}}
* [[Antagonist Title]]
* [[Antagonist Title]]
* [[An Arm and A Leg]]: Man-Thing rips Fraser limb from limb before Kyle's eyes.
* [[An Arm and a Leg]]: Man-Thing rips Fraser limb from limb before Kyle's eyes.
* [[Blood-Splattered Innocents]]: Billy's girl in the opening.
* [[Blood-Splattered Innocents]]: Billy's girl in the opening.
* [[Caught in A Snare]]: Kyle is caught on one when he is searching for Rene in Darkwater.
* [[Caught in a Snare]]: Kyle is caught on one when he is searching for Rene in Darkwater.
* [[Combat Tentacles]]: Man-Thing's vines.
* [[Combat Tentacles]]: Man-Thing's vines.
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: Frederic Schist.
* [[Corrupt Corporate Executive]]: Frederic Schist.
* [[Darkness Equals Death]]: Lights go out in Schist's oil rig before Man-Thing attacks Steve.
* [[Darkness Equals Death]]: Lights go out in Schist's oil rig before Man-Thing attacks Steve.
* [[Death By Sex]]
* [[Death by Sex]]
* [[Deep South]]
* [[Deep South]]
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Schists let out one after Frederic tells Jake that the new sheriff will be dead soon.
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Schists let out one after Frederic tells Jake that the new sheriff will be dead soon.
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* [[Fan Service]]: Not even five minutes into this film and there's already a pair of bare breasts.
* [[Fan Service]]: Not even five minutes into this film and there's already a pair of bare breasts.
* [[Flipping the Bird]]: Frederic gives Kyle the finger after threatening him near Pete's place.
* [[Flipping the Bird]]: Frederic gives Kyle the finger after threatening him near Pete's place.
* [[Gaias Vengeance]]: How Man-Thing is portrayed.
* [[Gaia's Vengeance]]: How Man-Thing is portrayed.
* [[Good Ol' Boy]]: Brothers Thibedeaux.
* [[Good Ol' Boy]]: Brothers Thibedeaux.
* [[Hollywood Darkness]]
* [[Hollywood Darkness]]
* [[I Am the Trope]]:
* [[I Am the Trope]]:
{{quote| '''Kyle''': "We'll take this to the county."<br />
{{quote|'''Kyle''': "We'll take this to the county."
'''Frederic''': "I am the county!" }}
'''Frederic''': "I am the county!" }}
* [[In the Hood]]: LaRoque.
* [[In the Hood]]: LaRoque.
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* [[Magical Native American]]: Pete Horn.
* [[Magical Native American]]: Pete Horn.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Town's name.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Town's name.
{{quote| '''Kyle''': "Why they call it 'Bywater'?"<br />
{{quote|'''Kyle''': "Why they call it 'Bywater'?"
'''Boat driver''': "Because it is by the water." }}
'''Boat driver''': "Because it is by the water." }}
* [[Never Smile At a Crocodile]]: Man-Thing's previous attacks has been chalked up to be 'gator attacks.
* [[Never Smile At a Crocodile]]: Man-Thing's previous attacks has been chalked up to be 'gator attacks.
* [[Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping]]: Teri's southern drawl comes and goes.
* [[Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping]]: Teri's southern drawl comes and goes.
* [[Ominous Fog]]
* [[Ominous Fog]]
* [[Out With a Bang]]: The end of the [[Cold Open]].
* [[Out with a Bang]]: The end of the [[Cold Open]].
* [[Putting On the Reich]]: Schist company logo is very similar to the Nazi-party flag.
* [[Putting on the Reich]]: Schist company logo is very similar to the Nazi-party flag.
* [[Red Eyes Take Warning]]: Man-Thing.
* [[Red Eyes, Take Warning]]: Man-Thing.
* [[Stealth Hi Bye]]: Man-Thing does it to Jake before attacking Steve in the oil rig.
* [[Stealth Hi Bye]]: Man-Thing does it to Jake before attacking Steve in the oil rig.
* [[Swamps Are Evil]]
* [[Swamps Are Evil]]
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* [[Vomiting Cop]]: Averted. Fraser almost throws up when he sees the condition of Billy's corpse, but manages to hold himself.
* [[Vomiting Cop]]: Averted. Fraser almost throws up when he sees the condition of Billy's corpse, but manages to hold himself.
* [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?]]: The rapid cuts showing the swamp as transitions. There's also some guy flipping his cigarette...''in slow motion!''
* [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?]]: The rapid cuts showing the swamp as transitions. There's also some guy flipping his cigarette...''in slow motion!''
* [[What Happened to The Mouse?]]: Ploogs dogs disappear after he leaves Kyle to take the picture of Man-Thing near the end.
* [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]: Ploogs dogs disappear after he leaves Kyle to take the picture of Man-Thing near the end.
* [[When Trees Attack]]: Man-Thing resembles some sort of small [[Lord of the Rings|Ent]]. It's very helpful for hiding in the scenery.
* [[When Trees Attack]]: Man-Thing resembles some sort of small [[The Lord of the Rings|Ent]]. It's very helpful for hiding in the scenery.


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[[Category:Horror Films]]
[[Category:Films of the 2000s]]
[[Category:Films of the 2000s]]
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 28 September 2022

Man-Thing is a 2005 horror movie based on the Marvel comic book. It was directed by Brett Leonard[1].

The film starts with one Kyle Roberts arriving the town of Bywater to be its new sheriff. He then starts investigating the deaths in the swamp near it, which all seem to be linked to the Schist Petroleum oil rig nearby. It seems that the company's wrongdoings in the area has awakened its guardian...

There was also a three-part tie-in comic book series released in 2004. A prequel to the film, it details insurance adjuster Nathan Mehr's investigation on the attacks against Schist's oil drilling equipment.

Tropes used in Man-Thing (film) include:

Kyle: "We'll take this to the county."
Frederic: "I am the county!"

Kyle: "Why they call it 'Bywater'?"
Boat driver: "Because it is by the water."

  1. ↑ (The Dead Pit, The Lawnmower Man, Virtuosity and Highlander: The Source)
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