Question 1

What behind-the-scenes conflict arose between director Jim Wynorski and actor Louis Jourdan over a character's nickname?

Accepted Answer

According to the DVD commentary, Wynorski wanted Jourdan to call Miss Poinsettia 'Points,' but Jourdan refused due to its sexual innuendo. Wynorski then referenced Jourdan's role in 'Octopussy,' leading Jourdan to not speak to him for much of the shoot.

Question 2

Why was Dick Durock's voice replaced in the film without his or the director's knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Dick Durock's voice was overdubbed by an unknown actor, which neither Durock nor director Jim Wynorski discovered until the film premiered.

Question 3

What historical distinction does this film hold in the comic book movie genre?

Accepted Answer

It was the first PG-13-rated comic book film, predating Batman (1989) by one month.

Question 4

Who played the human counterpart in Swamp Thing's love scene with Abby Arcane, and why was this controversial?

Accepted Answer

An uncredited male model, not Dick Durock, was hired off the street for the love scene. Heather Locklear didn't like him, and Wynorski later regretted not using Durock.

Question 5

What milestone did Dick Durock achieve by reprising his role as Swamp Thing in this film?

Accepted Answer

Dick Durock became the first actor since Christopher Reeve to reprise the role of a DC Comics protagonist.

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes tension arose between director Jim Wynorski and actor Louis Jourdan during filming?

Accepted Answer

According to the DVD commentary, Wynorski wanted Jourdan to use a sexual innuendo nickname for a character, which Jourdan refused, leading to a dispute where Wynorski insulted Jourdan's Bond villain role, and Jourdan stopped speaking to him for much of the shoot.

Question 7

Which actor's voice was unexpectedly overdubbed in the film without their knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Dick Durock's voice was overdubbed by an unknown actor, a fact neither Durock nor director Jim Wynorski discovered until the film premiered.

Question 8

What historical distinction does this film hold in comic book movie ratings?

Accepted Answer

It was the first PG-13-rated comic book film, predating Batman (1989) by one month.

Question 9

Who played the uncredited role in Swamp Thing's love scene, and why was it controversial?

Accepted Answer

An unnamed male model hired off the street played the uncredited role, not Dick Durock; Heather Locklear didn't like him, and Wynorski later regretted not using Durock.

Question 10

What milestone did Dick Durock achieve by reprising his role in this film?

Accepted Answer

Dick Durock became the first actor since Christopher Reeve to reprise the role of a DC Comics protagonist.

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