Man-Thing is a 2005 monster film based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name.[6] Directed by Brett Leonard and written by Hans Rodionoff, it stars Matthew Le Nevez, Rachael Taylor, and Jack Thompson, with Conan Stevens portraying the title character. The film follows a Louisiana sheriff (Le Nevez) as he investigates a series of deaths in a swamp, leading to him encountering the eponymous creature. Originally intended for a theatrical release in the United States,[1] the film premiered on the Sci Fi Channel on April 30, 2005. It grossed $1 million from a small release in international theaters.