Swamp Thing (1982)

• Year: 1982
• Released: 19 Feb 1982
• Country: United States
• Adwords: 1 nomination
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084745/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/swamp_thing
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/swamp-thing
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: PG
• Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
• Runtime: 91 min
• Writer: Wes Craven
• Director: Wes Craven
• Cast: Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise
• Keywords: based on comic, dc comics, swamp,

	5.3/10
	50/100
	62% – Critics
	40% – Audience

Swamp Thing Storyline

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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Swamp Thing Movie Reviews

An immensely fun, campy and underrated comic book action horror delight

Brilliant and kindly scientist Dr. Alec Holland (a fine Ray Wise) is working on a special growth formula in a laboratory that’s located in a secluded swampland area. Holland mutates into a half-man, half-plant hybrid creature called Swamp Thing (amiable Dick Durock in a nifty rubber suit) after being drenched with his serum by suavely wicked arch nemesis Anton Arcane (delightfully played with lip-smacking hammy relish by Louis Jourdan). Swamp Thing protects brassy CIA agent Alice Cable (a marvelously tough and sassy portrayal by Adrienne Barbeau) from Arcane and his nasty flunkies. Writer/director Wes Craven handles the cheerfully silly premise in a suitably garish comic book style, keeps the pace snappy throughout, stages the plentiful action with rip-roaring brio, delivers a strong and vivid evocation of the murky marshland setting (the authentic South Carolina locations are a major plus), does a sound job of creating a hugely entertaining tongue-in-cheek tone, and tops things off with a welcome sense of self-mocking humor. Moreover, Swamp Thing makes for a strangely moving and sympathetic protagonist; there’s a real sense of heart evident in the depiction of his lonely plight that’s both touching and surprising. The cast have a ball with their broadly drawn roles: Barbeau is a brash treat as the fiercely self-reliant heroine, Jourdan chews the scenery with eye-rolling gusto, David Hess excels in one of his standard sleazy villain parts as the vicious Ferret, Nicholas Worth likewise does well as the doltish Bruno, and Reggie Batts almost steals the whole show with his very natural and amusing deadpan performance as hip, but laid-back black teenage gas station attendant Jude. In addition, this film comes through with a few inspired outrageous touches: Bruno becomes a pathetic midget monster after drinking the formula, Swamp Thing has one of his arms chopped off, but grows a new one in its place, and Arcane transforms into a crazed werewolf lizard beast that engages in a lively to-the-death climactic fight with Swamp Thing. Robbie Greenberg’s cinematography makes nice use of elaborate fades and wipes. Harry Manfredini supplies a rousing, spirited score. An enormously enjoyable romp.

mediocre time-passer

This certainly isn’t one of the better films I have ever seen. However, for what it is, it’s a decent time-passer. In other words, you generally DON’T have high expectations for a film entitled “Swamp Thing”–you know it will be hokey and not exactly cerebral! So, on a purely “turn off your brain and enjoy” level, the film succeeds. Louis Jourdan is sophisticated and entertaining as the villain and the monster is realistic enough that you almost believe he could be real. Adrienne Barbeau is along for the ride to provide a female love interest for the Swamp Thing as well as to provide a gratuitous view of her large breasts (parents beware–think twice before letting your kids see this PG-rated flick). Overall, silly and trivial but fun.

Fun upgraded B-movie

Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau) comes to a research lab in the deep swamp. Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise) is developing new species combining plants and animals. He creates a new formula that regrows old cells. Alec’s sister Linda drops some on the wooden floor and new branches start to grow. Obsessed with immortality, Dr. Anton Arcane (Louis Jourdan) tries to steal the formula by attacking the camp. Linda is killed. Alec is set on fire by the new concoction and jumps into the swamp. They try to drown Alice but the Swamp Thing comes to the rescue.

Swamp Thing remains a B-movie despite being dressed up by Wes Craven. It’s well made but it doesn’t reach higher than that. It couldn’t escape the fact that this is a monster movie with a guy in a rubber suit. The action is slightly better than most 80s B-movie. This is fun with some explosions and some gunplay. Barbeau is definitely memorable as Alice although she’s probably a little old to play the damsel in distress. Louis Jourdan is terrific as a creepy villain. His creepiness really sells this movie. This is a solid fun effort.