Swamp Thing (1982): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Swamp Thing is a 1982 sci-fi horror film directed by Wes Craven, starring Ray Wise, Adrienne Barbeau and Louis Jourdan. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and was made on a reported $3 million budget. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Metascore
- 50
- budget
- $3M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Embassy Pictures
- Budget
- $3M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Swamp Thing About?
The premise of Swamp Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While researching a solution to global famine, botanist Dr. Alec Holland’s work attracts the attention of the dangerous Anton Arcane. As government agent Alice Cable protects Holland, a lab accident merges him with plant life, transforming him into the formidable Swamp Thing. Now, he must defend himself and Alice from Arcane's schemes, struggling to understand his new existence and the threat he represents.
Swamp Thing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- swamp
- scientist
- based on comic book
- government agent
- paramilitary group
- human plant hybrid
- fire
- formula
- boat
- sword
- forest
- person on fire
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- biologist
- genetic experimentation
- mutation
- villain
- swamp thing character
- shooting
- monster
- psychotronic film
- superhero
- female nudity
- cult film
- mutant
- creature
- engineering project
- two word title
- nude bathing
- title spoken by character
- first part
- woods
- helicopter
- snake
- motorboat
- laboratory
- telephone
- telephone booth
- shot to death
- fight
- face mask
- impersonation
- hand grenade
- character name as title
- swamp monster
- sensor
- notebook
- vending machine
- pushing someone into water
- chopping off an arm
- written by director
Swamp Thing Cast
Ray Wise leads the cast, with Adrienne Barbeau and Louis Jourdan. Directed by Wes Craven; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Craven
Also Starring in Swamp Thing
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Swamp Thing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Swamp Thing 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 54% User score
See on TMDB
Swamp Thing Plot Summary
What happens in Swamp Thing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the mysterious and untimely death of a scientist who was part of a highly classified bio-engineering project set in the murky swamps of the American South, the government dispatches a remarkable worker named Alice Cable to take his place. Upon her arrival, Alice quickly discerns that one of the essential swamp sensors has malfunctioned. Her guide, Charlie, introduces her to the project’s supervisor, Harry Ritter, who is initially preoccupied with a troubling rumor. This rumor speaks of a nefarious paramilitary leader, Anton Arcane, who is planning to hijack their operation. As the situation unfurls, Charlie shares his insights with Ritter while Alice makes the acquaintance of Dr. Linda Holland and her brother, lead scientist Dr. Alec Holland.
Full summary
The whole story of Swamp Thing, scene by scene
Swamp Thing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Swamp Thing.
How Well Do You Know Swamp Thing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the lead scientist working on the bio-engineering project?
Cars in Swamp Thing
4 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1973 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1975 Chevrolet Blazer Important role -
1973 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role -
1978 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine Minor role -
1973 International Harvester Scout II Background role
Swamp Thing Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “La créature du marais” and “沼泽异形”.
- Also known as
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- La créature du marais
- 沼泽异形
- O Monstro do Pântano
- Το Τέρας του Βάλτου
- La cosa del pantano
- 스웸프맨
- Das Ding aus dem Sumpf
- Il mostro della palude
- Болотная тварь
- Potwór z bagien
- Mocsárlény
- הדבר מהביצה
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- Msta přichozího z močálu
- Perigo no Pântano
- Yapışkan Şey
- El Monstruo del Pantano
- 沼泽怪物
- 늪지의 괴물
- Болотна істота
- El monstre del pantà
- Träskmannen
- Quái Vật Đầm Lầy
- ไอ้ตัวเขมือบโลก
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Swamp Thing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of Swamp Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Swamp Thing released?
Swamp Thing was released on February 19, 1982.
Who directed Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing stars Ray Wise, Adrienne Barbeau and Louis Jourdan, among 10 credited actors.
What was the budget of Swamp Thing?
Swamp Thing had a reported budget of $3 million.
How is Swamp Thing rated?
Swamp Thing has 50 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Swamp Thing have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Swamp Thing has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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