Swamp Thing

"Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!"

Feb 19 1982 PG 1h 31m
Horror, Sci-Fi

Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing; a half human, half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis...Even if it costs him his life.

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 . . .

Written by

Wes Craven

Directed by

Wes Craven

Cast

Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

AVCO Embassy Pictures, DC Entertainment, DC Comics

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
"Swamp Thing" (1982) Theatrical Trailer
Swamp Thing (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
Scores
# of Votes
18,135
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
50
Popularity
NA