Man-Thing
“The nature of fear”
Synopsis
Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.
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Man-Thing 2005 (The Movie) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-26
Top Cast
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Matthew Le Nevez
Kyle
Rachael Taylor
Teri
Jack Thompson
Schist
Rawiri Paratene
Pete Horn
Alex O'Loughlin
Fraser
Steve Bastoni
Rene
Robert Mammone
Mike Ploog
Patrick Thompson
Jake
William Zappa
Gerber
John Batchelor
Wayne Thibadeaux
Ian Bliss
Rodney Thibadeaux
Brett Leonard
Val Mayerick
Imogen Bailey
Sarah
James Coyne
Billy James
Cheryl Craig
Michele
Gary Waddell
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Andrea Leon
Nurse
Conan Stevens
Man-Thing
Release History & Theatrical Window
München Fantasy Filmfest
Festival / Special Debut
August 20, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.22x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Gerber, Hans Rodionoff
- Original Score
- Roger Mason
- Original Title
- Man-Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films, Fierce Entertainment, Screenland Movieworld, Marvel Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Leonard
Steve Gerber, Hans Rodionoff
Roger Mason
Steve Arnold, John Platt
Martin Connor
Avi Arad, Kevin Feige, Scott Karol, Christopher Petzel, Michelle Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Leonard
Director
Hans Rodionoff
Writer
Steve Arnold
Director of Photography
Avi Arad
Producer
Scott Karol
Producer
Christopher Petzel
Producer
Roger Mason
Original Music Composer
Tim Ferrier
Production Design
Peter Pound
Production Design
Cappi Ireland
Costume Design
Tony Clark
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Connor
Editor
John Walton
Stunt Coordinator
Glenn Suter
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man-Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man-Thing about?
Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.
Who directed Man-Thing?
Man-Thing was directed by Brett Leonard.
Who stars in Man-Thing?
The principal cast of Man-Thing includes Matthew Le Nevez, Rachael Taylor, Jack Thompson, Rawiri Paratene, Alex O'Loughlin.
When was Man-Thing released and how long is it?
Man-Thing was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Man-Thing?
Man-Thing had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.22 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Man-Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man-Thing was composed by Roger Mason.
Is Man-Thing based on a book or true story?
Man-Thing is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Steve Gerber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man-Thing?
Man-Thing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).