Swamp Thing (film)
- Louis Jourdan: Dr. Anton Arcane
- Adrienne Barbeau: Alice Cable
- Ray Wise: Dr. Alec Holland
- David Hess: Ferret
- Dick Durock: The Thing
- Nicholas Worth: Bruno
- Don Knight: Harry Ritter
- Al Ruban: Charlie
- Nannette Brown: Dr. Linda Holland
- Reggie Batts: Jew
The Swamp Thing is an American comic book adaptation from 1982. Directed by Wes Craven, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is based on the comics, Swamp Thing by DC Comics from 1971.
Action
The young scientist Alec Holland developed a preparation of plant and animal matter in the swamps of North Carolina, which is to the effect that living beings can exist under extreme conditions. When the millionaire Arcane wants to exploit the research for his power plans to bring back the government employees Alice Dr. Holland. When the young woman arrives, break Arcane and his people into the laboratory. The now contaminated with the product Holland escapes into the swamp. He turns into a monster - half animal, half plant - but that still feels human. After a struggle between Holland and Arcane Arcane is brought into contact with the product and also turns into a monster. Last defeated Holland Dr. Arcane and his gang, and it can save Alice.
Criticism
" The awkward staged horror film with multiple bonds at classics of the genre waived bloodbaths and exaggerated shock elements. The trivial tale was inspired by a comic strip and has occasionally even hints of silent (but clumsy ) poetry. "
Awards
1983: Nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Horror
Continuation and remake
The sequel, " The Return of Swamp Thing " on German " The Green Swamp Thing " from 1989, and a film based on the television series were less successful.
In 2009, the film producer Joel Silver announced a 3D remake of the film. For the screenwriter Akiva Goldsman was hired and directed by Vincenzo Natali takes over