Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Bride of the Incredible Hulk

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Bride of the Incredible Hulk

1980
Movie
95 min
English

In one of the saga's most emotional stories, David Banner travels to Hawaii to find Dr. Caroline Fields, a psychiatrist who has developed a hypnotherapy technique that could cure him. Discovering they share the burden of an incurable condition—Caroline suffers from a terminal illness—the two fall in love and marry, offering Banner a glimpse of happiness. However, tragedy looms when Jack McGee's relentless pursuit and a devastating hurricane threaten their brief moment of peace.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Kenneth JohnsonGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

David Banner, seeking to cure himself of the Hulk, travels to a remote village where he encounters a scientific experiment gone wrong. This experiment creates a female counterpart to the Hulk, a 'Bride of the Hulk,' who is initially wild and destructive. Banner must find a way to control both the rampaging creature and his own alter ego, all while a greedy scientist seeks to exploit their powers.

Critical Reception

Bride of the Incredible Hulk is often considered one of the stronger made-for-television movies in the series, praised for its ambition and the introduction of a compelling new character. While some found the plot elements occasionally convoluted, the performances, particularly from the main cast, and the special effects for the time were generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its successful expansion of the Hulk mythology with a new compelling character.

  • The special effects and character interactions were highlights.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit overstuffed.

Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is generally positive, with many appreciating the continuation of the Hulk's story and the addition of the female Hulk character. It's often cited as a memorable installment for fans of the series.

Fun Fact

The character of Dr. Carlson, who develops the 'Bride of the Hulk,' was originally intended to be a male scientist, but the role was rewritten for Barbara Hershey.

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