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Swamp Thing (1982)

โ€œScience transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!โ€

5.4/10 ยท 500 votes 1h 31m pg HorrorScience-fiction

#40 of 42 films from 1982 #1141 of 1265 in horror

Directed by Wes Craven ยท Written by Wes Craven

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Overview

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.

Cast

Louis Jourdanas Arcane
Adrienne Barbeauas Alice Cable
Ray Wiseas Dr. Alec Holland
David Hessas Ferret
Nicholas Worthas Bruno
Don Knightas Ritter
Al Rubanas Charlie
Dick Durockas Swamp Thing
Ben Batesas Arcane Monster
Nannette Brownas Dr. Linda Holland
Reggie Battsas Jude
Mimi Cravenas Arcane's Secretary
Karen Priceas Arcane's Messenger
Bill Ericksonas Young Agent

Facts

Release dateFebruary 19, 1982
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
IMDbtt0084745

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Questions

How long is Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Swamp Thing worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 500 votes, which places it #40 of 42 films released in 1982 in this index (top 7%) and #1141 among 1265 horror titles.
Who directed Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing was directed by Wes Craven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scream (1996), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in Swamp Thing?
Louis Jourdan as Arcane; Adrienne Barbeau as Alice Cable; Ray Wise as Dr. Alec Holland; David Hess as Ferret; Nicholas Worth as Bruno; Don Knight as Ritter.
What is Swamp Thing rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Swamp Thing?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/93321.

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