1982 movie swamp thing

On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. May 10, 2012 swamp thing must protect her from his archnemesis, and fellow scientist, anton arcane, who seeks to discover the secret of hollands mysterious transformation. Adrienne barbeau in swamp thing 1982 38 sec denitasams91 39. Swamp thing uk import dvd region 2 wes craven 1982 movie.

Swamp thing1982 is what i consider a transitional film that bridges his early films of last house on the left1972, and the hills have eyes 1977 to his mid 1980s films like a nightmare on elm street 1984. Swamp thing has many dubious qualities, but it clearly isnt a piece of product tested and polished to a blinding gleam, and the world is duller for not letting oddball efforts like this slip into. Before wes craven gave the world freddy kruger, he made swamp thing 1982, a movie about everyones favorite big green superhero that isnt the incredible hulk. Swamp thing undated domestic release after a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. Swamp thing 1982 swamp romance scene 710 movieclips. When a madman and scientist on a mission to wipe out world hunger clash in the lab, a violent reaction occurs, and a horrific creature is unleashed. Craven deliberately uses comicbookstyle wipes and transitions to keep us from taking anything too seriously, and louis jourdan keeps up the tone. Swamp thing 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven. May 31, 2019 swamp thing, wes cravens 1982 movie about dcs swamp thing, a comic book character created in 1971 by writer len wein and artist bernie wrightson. Swamp thing 1982 1h 31min american science fiction horror movie that was based on characters of the same name from dc comics. All actors, scenes, videos, cast, characters, writers, directors, musicians and other crews. The return of the living dead swamp thing a bucket of blood frogs.

This weekend, stream two versions of swamp thing online. The 1982 swamp thing film was written and directed by wes. A bad guy basically a third rate bond villain shows up with an army led by the always dependable david hess and set about trying to steal the formula. A very satifying performance is given by last house on the left 1972 actor, david hess. Swamp thing was a fulllength feature film produced by mgm in 1982 and directed by horror aficionado wes craven. Swamp thing 1982 movie summary and film synopsis on mhm.

Theres beauty in this movie, if you know where to look for. Swamp thing 1982 is a horroradventure film directed by wes craven. Swamp thing created by len wein and berni wrightson. It tells the story of scientist alec holland ray wise who becomes transformed into the monster swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis jourdan. The film was loosely based on the original swamp thing storylines set down by writer len wein and illustrator bernie wrightson in swamp thing volume 1. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series, attempting to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name.

This film is written and directed by horror legend wes craven. Swamp thing undated domestic release box office mojo. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror wes craven a nightmare on elm street, the last. Adrienne barbeau, who played the love interest role in the very first swamp thing movie, puts in a brief appearance as the new boss of dr. Overall, film critics marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 63%, compared to cinemagoers, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 58%. When mutated arcane has a sword and is fighting the swamp thing close to the end of the movie, right before cable is stabbed, arcanething raises his sword overhead for a crashing blow down onto swampie, and you can see that the monster suit has ripped in the armpits. If you werent aware of moores work but had still had heard of swamp thing, then theres a good chance you saw the 1982 swamp thing movie. Swamp thing swamp thing movie, swamp thing 1982, movie. Swamp thing first saw the light of day, so to speak, as a hero in a celebrated series of dc comics. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson.

This issues features a photo cover of dick durock as the swamp thing from the 1982 movie costarring. Arcane, desperate for the formula attempts to capture the swamp thing. The movie version was written and directed by wes craven, who made last house on the left, a movie i persist in admiring even in the face of universal repugnance. Louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau, ray wise, reggie batts. Swamp thing show finally gets a 1982 movie cameo screen rant.

Originally a dc comic eventually vertigo comic of the same name, swamp thing was billed as an action film, starring the same characters from the comics. Jul 19, 2019 the swamp thing series just netted its first cameo by an actor who had appeared in the 1982 swamp thing movie. Swamp thing swamp thing movie, swamp thing 1982, movie monsters. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free streaming online tubi. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free streaming online. Director and cowriter wes craven scream 1996, a nightmare on elm street 3. The swamp thing series just netted its first cameo by an actor who had appeared in the 1982 swamp thing movie. The movie generated one sequel, the return of swamp thing 1989, which got made and released about seven years after this film. Swamp thing 1982 full movie download full hd youtube. The picture also has generated two television spinoffs, swamp thing 1990 and swamp thing 1990. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror wes craven a nightmare on elm.

Released by varese sarabande in 1982 stv 81154 containing music from swamp thing 1982. Starring ray wise, louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau and dick durock. Jun 10, 2019 if you werent aware of moores work but had still had heard of swamp thing, then theres a good chance you saw the 1982 swamp thing movie which would likely leave you confused as to why. 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. Dream warriors 1987, new nightmare 1994, a nightmare on elm street 1984 did a good job executing this film that doesnt compare to his other films. Swamp thing, wes cravens 1982 movie about dcs swamp thing, a comic book character created in 1971 by writer len wein and artist bernie. Alec holland working with his sister, linda, on a top secret project. Adrienne barbeau standing in waistdeep water in a swamp, her bare breasts in view as she splashes herself with water and smells a flower. Wes cravens swamp thing 1982 official trailer youtube. In the process, the good guy is dosed with it and becomes the titular swamp thing. Wes cravens swamp thing, which opens today at the embassy 2 and other theaters, wants desperately to be funny and, from time to time, it is.

Wes cravens swamp thing, which opens today at the embassy 2 and other theaters. Arcane, desperate for the formula, attempts to capture the swamp thing. This topless scene, filmed for a racier european release, was not shown to american audiences. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror. Yes, i know swamp thing came out in 1982, but this rewatch and its been decades since i last saw it reminded me of toxic avenger. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Michael uslan, bernie wrightson, len wein, wes craven. Swamp thing february 19, 1982 science changed him into a monster. Feb 05, 2009 swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven. Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of.

I think the problem with this movie is that wes craven made it to prove he could direct an action movie. A research scientist wise, contaminated while working on a government project in louisiana bayou country, mutates into the peaceable and amorous swamp. Swamp thing 1982 wes craven synopsis, characteristics. Swamp thing is an unusual mix of monster movie and superhero flick, but definitely an enjoyable ride. Swamp thing may be more of a rubber monster creature feature than a truly accurate comic book adaptation, but its a treat for fans of the movie and the graphic novels. Movie genres tv genres imdb years popular tvshows kat top 100 unsorted movies tv music games books apps anime other xxx. Abby arcane in dc universes swamp thing episode 8, long walk home. Swamp thing movie swamp thing 1982 dc movies horror movies movies and tv shows cult movies scary movies monster makeup wes craven.

Bookmark vote this movie, scenes, actors and crews. Sometimes you stumble across a portfolio where the artist only has a couple of comic based pieces, other times there can be just one work s. When mutated arcane has a sword and is fighting the swamp thing close to the end of the movie, right before cable is stabbed, arcane thing raises his sword overhead for a crashing blow down onto swampie, and you can see that the monster suit has ripped in the armpits. Mutated by his own formula, the scientist is transformed into a half humanhalf plant superhero. Swamp thing is an elemental creature who shares a connection to all plant life on the planet earth through a network called the green. He is a mass of vegetable matter that absorbed the memories and personality of alec holland, a botanist who died in a swamp shortly after creating a hormonal biorestorative formula for plants.

Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. This issues features a photo cover of dick durock as the swamp thing from the 1982 movie costarring adrienne barbeau. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed. Swamp thing soundtrack from 1982, composed by harry manfredini. Save swamp thing dvd 1982 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Craven has said that this was film was a sendup of the monster movies of the thirties and forties, including the creature from the black lagoon.

Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero film written and directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis jourdan. The character of the swamp thing is played by two different actors. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a. Dark genesis glen ostrander new ideas republicans have many swamp creatures. Swamp thing 1982 after a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. The movie occupies familiar ground, but it has a freshness and.