Swamp Thing (1982) Horror Sci-Fi
Swamp Thing (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.1/10
Swamp Thing Plot Synopsis:
Dr. 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. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed . . . Arcane, desperate for the formula attempts to capture the Swamp Thing. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a confrontation between Holland and a changed Arcane . . .
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.
Tagline: Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!
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Swamp Thing Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Swamp Thing Release Dates Blu-ray 4K: Jul 25, 2023, Blu-ray CE: Jul 25, 2023
Writers: Wes Craven
Producers: Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan
Editors: Richard Bracken
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Swamp Thing (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Swamp Thing Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Jourdan | ... | Arcane |
| Adrienne Barbeau | ... | Alice Cable |
| Ray Wise | ... | Dr. Alec Holland |
| David Hess | ... | Ferret |
| Nicholas Worth | ... | Bruno |
| Don Knight | ... | 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 | ... | Arcane''s Messenger |
| Bill Erickson | ... | Young Agent |
| Dov Gottesfeld | ... | Commando |
| Tommy Madden | ... | Little Bruno |
| Richard Jennings | ... | Motor Boat Driver (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Louis Jourdan, as Arcane, passed away at age 93 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Louis Gendre - Adrienne Barbeau (b. June 11, 1945) – Alice Cable
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Michael & Adrienne - Ray Wise (b. August 20, 1947) – Dr. Alec Holland
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Raymond Wise - David Hess, as Ferret, passed away at age 75 in Tiburon, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: David A. Hess | David Alexander Hess - Nicholas Worth, as Bruno, passed away at age 69 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Don Knight, as Ritter, passed away at age 64 in Squaw Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Donald Knight - Al Ruban – Charlie
- Dick Durock, as Swamp Thing, passed away at age 72 in Oak Park, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5½" (1.97 m) - Ben Bates – Arcane Monster
- Nannette Brown – Dr. Linda Holland
- Reggie Batts – Jude
- Mimi Craven (b. September 28, 1957) – Arcane''s Secretary (as Mimi Meyer)
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Mimi Meyer Craven | Mimi Meyer | Mimi Meyer-Craven - Karen Price (b. July 17, 1960) – Arcane''s Messenger
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Karen 'Price' Castoldi | Karen E. Castoldi | Karen Castoldi | Karen E. Price | Karen Elayna Price | Karen Elena Price - Bill Erickson – Young Agent
- Dov Gottesfeld – Commando
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