Late horror legend wes craven directed the 1982 adaptation of swamp thing based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. I had read the comics for many years but didnt know what to expect of a weekly show that would have a small budget. The film starts out strong but grows sillier as it progresses, but the swamp thing makeup is fine the arcane monster makeup, not so much, and barbeau and batts make an engaging team. It is about swamp things search for identity as well as. 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. Dc universes swamp thing series continues to amass actors. Browse through our impressive selection of porn videos in hd quality on any device you own. The picture also has generated two television spinoffs, swamp thing 1990 and swamp thing 1990. A poorly made film, swamp thing is a dull and boring trek through the bayou. Collins took over the series when its sales were in limbo, returning a moody horror vibe to a premise that had somewhat lost its way. The return of swamp thing came out in 1988 and didnt win over critics, nor did it find an audience in theaters. Anton arcane himself has managed to regain his humanity, thanks to his currents assistants dr.
By leaning into the horror of it all, swamp thing swims deep into the trenches of this strange world and returns with a scary good tv show. 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 follows abby arcane as she investigates what seems to. Yes, probably, if you like monster and horror movies. Campy and cheesy scifilm from horror legend wes craven, a nice treat too it features sexy screen queen adrienne barbeau. Swamp thing is a 1982 film directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics character. Rosie perez, woody harrelson in white men cant jump. For most of its runtime, swamp thing feels like an episode of tales from the crypt or the outer limits stretched out to feature length. Alec holland, or rather swamp thing, is still living in the swamp, avoiding dr. Unabashedly campy often to its detriment swamp thing is not. Watch swamp thing online stream full movie directv. Dc universes new swamp thing series launches on may 31st, which makes it a good time to revisit wes cravens 1982 film version of the.
Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of. Swamp thing is an unusual mix of monster movie and superhero flick, but definitely an enjoyable ride. Swamp thing filming location and start date revealed. Swamp thing is a 1982 horror movie that focuses on the transformation of alec holland into the swamp thing. Kevin durand, who appeared on lost, legion and more, has come aboard the swamp thing cast as dr. It tells the story of scientist alec holland ray wise who becomes transformed. Contents featured article swamp thing is a science fiction, actionadventure television series based on the dc comics character swamp thing. It felt like i was watching a troma film, specifically, the toxic avenger 1984. Looting the lab and kidnapping the agent, the madman douses the scientist with the secret chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
Swamp thing 1982 swamp romance scene 710 movieclips. Swamp thing is a 1982 american science fiction action horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics later vertigo comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Swamp thing might be best known from alan moores seminal run in the mid80s, and nancy collins might be recognized most widely as a novelist, but this is the story of where their paths crossed. Swamp thing is an elemental creature who shares a connection to all plant life on the planet earth through a network called the green. Later, he helps a woman named alice cable and battles the man responsible for it all, the ruthless arcane. A new report from omega underground suggests that the upcoming liveaction series could start production in the. This wiki is all about swamp thing, a fictional superhero in american comic books published by dc comics. On the verge of a breakthrough in his quest to wipe out world hunger, altruistic botanist dr. Swamp thing full trailer dc universe the ultimate membership. The film contains no surprises until one hour and eleven minutes into its hourandahalf run time.
No, im talking about the two neglected film genres that the academyi get reflux of bile whenever i say the wordsrefuses to acknowledge as part of the great tradition of american cinema. Also, the creature costumes other than swamp thing are incredibly cheesy. While it wasnt created by the pair, one of the series most wellremembered eras was during the tenure of. Watch swamp thing starring louis jourdan in this science fiction on directv. 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 house on the left, the hills have eyes. Mutated by his own formula, the scientist is transformed into a half humanhalf plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful woman and defeat his arch nemesis.
It tells the story of scientist alec holland ray wise who becomes transformed into the monster swamp thing. At the swamp thingkung fupimping oscars gerbil news. This film is written and directed by horror legend wes craven. 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. Starring ray wise, louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau and dick durock. Dilshad vadsaria in greek hd asia argento yound busty plots in trauma. That said, it did develop a following on the home market. Alec holland ray wise is placed under the protection of special government agent alice cable adrienne barbeau.
Barbeau and battles the man responsible for it all, the ruthless arcane. Craven deliberately uses comicbookstyle wipes and transitions to keep us from taking anything too seriously, and louis jourdan keeps up the tone with his camp performance as the evil arcane. 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. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by. This particular version was pulled by mgm for a controversial nude scene and remains highly sought after by collectors. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses heather locklear as his new object of affection. Swamp thing cast adds lost actor kevin durand film.
Swamp thing the official site of wes craven, filmmaker. Louisiana to investigate a deadly swampborne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp. Dc universes latest original series, swamp thing, was abruptly canceled on thursday with no explanation, despite positive reactions from critics and fans alike. Swamp thing jako postava byl dobrej, ale byl tu minimum casu. Swamp thing undated domestic release box office mojo. This weekend, stream the tv and film versions of dc comics. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free streaming online. Most of the film contains swamp thing taking care of the defenseless and frankly ignorant cable, who keeps getting captured, or run down by boats, and the highly weaponized men atop them.
Saga of the swamp thing later renamed swamp thing with the fortysixth issue is the most revered, and is most remembered for its issues written by alan moore and illustrated by various artists. It was followed by a sequel, the return of swamp thing, in 1989. It looks like dc universes swamp thing series could be becoming a reality very soon. Swamp thing tvserie, 2019 film, trailer, kritik kinozeit. A really fun comic book adaptation and another great effort from wes craven. If wise looks familiar, thats because he went on to play leland palmer, lauras distraught dad. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Although you might not remember it, swamp thing has had not one but two movies, first in 1982 and then in 1989. This film is filled with classic 80s action and entertainment at its best.
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. Swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven. Discover the growing collection of high quality most relevant xxx movies and clips. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane. Wes craven, whos normally known for his horror films that bring terror and fright, here with this 1982 entry he toned it down a lot. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. 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. 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. The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the fungus on stale bread to forests of towering oaks. Now that dcs swamp thing has been canceled after only one tenepisode season, its time to look back and rank all of the episodes from worst to best. I enjoyed the first swamp thing film for what it was, and despise the second for what it was. 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.
Alec holland ray wise, whos studying a biorestorative formula in the middle of a swamp that could possibly grow plants anywhere. Swamp thing horror movie in development at warner bros. Wes craven writer director 1982 after a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. No other sex tube is more popular and features more swamp thing scenes than pornhub. Film has confirmed with a source close to production that though swamp things episode reduction was made for creative reasons, the series will still premiere on dc universe on its. Swamp thing franchise box office history the numbers. 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 movie generated one sequel, the return of swamp thing 1989, which got made and released about seven years after this film. Why dc universes swamp thing was canceled after great. Swamp thing is based on the dc comics title of the same name. If the show continues to deliver, which i believe it will, on the pace of the first episode, it will be amazing, and by the looks of it, it looks like swamp thing will deliver and more. Cdc researcher abby arcane investigates what seems to be a deadly swampborn virus in a small town in louisiana but she soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief. From people dying, to intriguing tense moments leading its buildup to climatic horror, to autopsys gone wrong, to exploring the depths of the swamp.
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