Swamp Thing

– Dr. Alec Holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species - a ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
Swamp Thing (1982)

Dr. Alec Holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species - a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed. Arcane, desperate for the formula, attempts to capture the Swamp Thing. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a confrontation between Holland and a changed Arcane...

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Producing Country:
USA
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Swamp Thing (1982) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Feb 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Wes Craven

Writer:

Wes Craven, Len Wein (comic book), Bernie Wrightson (comic book)

Main Actors:

Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise, David Hess

Plot:

Dr. Alec Holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species - a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed . . . Arcane, desperate for the formula attempts to capture the Swamp Thing. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a confrontation between Holland and a changed Arcane . . .

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Nelson Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%
Metacritic:
50%