trivia about Man-Thing. * This was originally intended for a direct-to-video release, but later there was plans for a small release to theaters. However those plans were scrapped, and the movie's fate became unknown, until it was later announced as a Sci Fi Channel original movie for Spring 2005. The DVD and VHS became available in Summer 2005. * Although filming was originally intended to be done in New Orleans, budget realities forced the production to be relocated to Australia. They were the first production to use the new Kurnell studios, and enlisted regional actors for virtually every role. * A test screening for the movie was held in which half of the audience walked out before the movie even ended. * The characters of Steve Gerber (William Zappa) and Mike Ploog (Rober