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19 February 1982 (USA)
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Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more! more
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After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. full summary | add synopsis
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1 nomination
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Review: 'Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Two'
(From Comicmix. 20 November 2009, 8:53 AM, PST)
(From ReelzChannel. 22 November 2009, 12:10 PM, PST)
Review: 'Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Two'
(From Comicmix. 20 November 2009, 8:53 AM, PST)
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Campy and cheesy sci-film from horror legend Wes Craven, a nice treat too it features sexy screen queen Adrienne Barbeau.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Louis Jourdan | ... | Dr. Anton Arcane |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Alice Cable |
| Ray Wise | ... | Doctor Alec Holland |
 | David Hess | ... | Ferret |
| Nicholas Worth | ... | Bruno |
| Don Knight | ... | Harry Ritter |
| Al Ruban | ... | Charlie |
| Dick Durock | ... | Swamp Thing |
| Ben Bates | ... | Arcane Monster |
| Nannette Brown | ... | Dr. Linda Holland |
| Reggie Batts | ... | Jude |
| Mimi Craven | ... | Arcane's Secretary (as Mimi Meyer) |
| Karen Price | ... | Karen |
| Bill Erickson | ... | Young Agent |
| Dov Gottesfeld | ... | Commando |
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91 min | USA:93 min (DVD version) | Australia:89 min (DVD version)
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Australia:PG (original rating) |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Iceland:12 |
Finland:K-18 (DVD rating) |
Belgium:16 (video rating) |
UK:PG (self applied cut TV rating) |
Germany:12 |
Australia:M |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG
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WILHELM SCREAM: Can be heard as Swamp Thing throws a thug out of his speed boat.
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Continuity: When Bruno drinks the formula and shrinks, his clothes shrink right along with him.
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Swamp Thing:
The way out is through.
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Version of "Swamp Thing" (1990)
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Wes Craven, who's normally known for his horror films that bring terror and fright, here with this 1982 entry he toned it down a lot. 1982's "Swamp Thing" is certainly campy as you can tell from the scenes it's cheap made and the sets look unrealistic and finally the costume of the creature is much to be desired. Still for a 1982 film well before the big computer and special effects graphic boom it held up pretty good and it's still a fun little watch and it was nice to be treated to Adrienne Barbeau's performance. Set in the muggy and swamp land of the deep southern US a scientist Alec Holland(Ray Wise)meets up with a sexy federal government agent Alice Cable(Adrienne Barbeau)and they develop a cure thru chemicals that is supposed to end hunger. A bad guy nemesis Arcane(Louis Jourdan)plans to steal the serum potion and use it for his own deadly benefits, yet it backfires one day and Holland becomes Swamp Thing a half man and half plant superhero. From then like your typical comic book fashion the good guy against bad guy chase and adventure starts with the hero saving mankind, the planet, and the damsel. Overall good yet nothing great, an extra treat is the lake river bath of Adrienne when she gets topless! A good sexy performance from Barbeau that freshens up the dull camp and cheesy feel of this sci-fi cult film.