After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.
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Mimi Craven
- Arcane's Secretary
- (as Mimi Meyer)
Richard Jennings
- Motor Boat Driver
- (uncredited)
Sheb Wooley
- Screaming Thug
- (archive sound)
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaAdrienne Barbeau's topless scene was shot and intended for use solely in the European release and therefore not included in the American cut. "It was one of those things of just gratuitous breast-ness," director Wes Craven said on the DVD commentary. While the PG cut teases a brief profile shot, Craven believed the full scene was the absolute definition of gratuitous. "When it first came out on DVD through MGM they released the European cut in the States," DVD commentary moderator Sean Clark said. "Once it was discovered, they immediately recalled it." According to Clark, MGM contacted Barbeau to see if she would just sign off on the mistake, but she refused, citing the terms of her contract.
- Goofs(at around 1h 10 mins) When Bruno drinks the formula and shrinks, his clothes shrink right along with him.
- Crazy creditsNot long ago, in the unexplored reaches of an unmapped swamp, the creative genius of one man collided with another's evil dream, and a monster was born. Too powerful to be destroyed, too intelligent to be captured, this being still pursues its savage dream.
- Alternate versionsThe "Uncut International Version" features some additional shots of nudity compared to the original US theatrical release making it 2 minutes longer:
- When Adrienne Barbeau takes a bath in the swamp you could only see a side shot of her breast. Now you can see some extra seconds of full-on breast shots.
- At the beginning of the party scene (Bruno's big comeuppance) two dancing gypsy women taking off their clothes. This footage was not included in previous video and laserdisc releases.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)
Featured review
A Tale of a Mutant Born on a Bayou
From the mastermind behind such disturbing horror classics as "The Hills Have Eyes" and "Last House on the Left" comes a new dimension in terror
"Swamp Thing!"
Yes, "Swamp Thing." For real. Wes Craven really directed a "Swamp Thing" movie.
Showing the world that he was capable of handling more than just mutants and lowlifes, Craven set to adapting the comic series of the same name to film. The results? Well, let's just say there's some mutants, some lowlifes and a topless Adrienne Barbeau. Not a bad mix if one may say so.
Meet Dr. Alec Holland. Holland, played by the great Ray Wise, is a scientist who likes spending his free time bogged down in the swamp. On the verge of an ecological breakthrough, he is tragically transformed into a hideous yet unstoppable mutant. Treading water and stomping through the bayou, it's up to him to help save a beautiful colleague (Barbeau) from certain danger while trying to come to terms with his rubber suit I mean his new body.
The film is mostly harmless fluff. Craven has his heart in the right place, and even when the film misfires (as it so often does) it's hard not to love it regardless. Barbeau absolutely steals the show and runs with it, although it must be noted that in the short time he spends on film, Ray Wise delivers a charming and wholly human performance. David Hess also pops in to do what he does best: playing a merciless thug. There's also a score by Harry Manfredini at hand that evokes images of Crystal Lake, but for the purposes of this film, let's just call it Crystal Marsh. Also, look out for a cameo from the elusive Manbearpig towards the end of the film.
In the end, "Swamp Thing" is far from the finest comic adaptation, but then again, it's not the worst either. Fact of the matter is that it's a harmless and enjoyable affair, provided one is in the appropriate state of mind. Filled to the brim with oddball characters (Jude deserves his own spin-off) and goofy monster antics, "Swamp Thing" is an odd creature that you can't help but adore.
Yes, "Swamp Thing." For real. Wes Craven really directed a "Swamp Thing" movie.
Showing the world that he was capable of handling more than just mutants and lowlifes, Craven set to adapting the comic series of the same name to film. The results? Well, let's just say there's some mutants, some lowlifes and a topless Adrienne Barbeau. Not a bad mix if one may say so.
Meet Dr. Alec Holland. Holland, played by the great Ray Wise, is a scientist who likes spending his free time bogged down in the swamp. On the verge of an ecological breakthrough, he is tragically transformed into a hideous yet unstoppable mutant. Treading water and stomping through the bayou, it's up to him to help save a beautiful colleague (Barbeau) from certain danger while trying to come to terms with his rubber suit I mean his new body.
The film is mostly harmless fluff. Craven has his heart in the right place, and even when the film misfires (as it so often does) it's hard not to love it regardless. Barbeau absolutely steals the show and runs with it, although it must be noted that in the short time he spends on film, Ray Wise delivers a charming and wholly human performance. David Hess also pops in to do what he does best: playing a merciless thug. There's also a score by Harry Manfredini at hand that evokes images of Crystal Lake, but for the purposes of this film, let's just call it Crystal Marsh. Also, look out for a cameo from the elusive Manbearpig towards the end of the film.
In the end, "Swamp Thing" is far from the finest comic adaptation, but then again, it's not the worst either. Fact of the matter is that it's a harmless and enjoyable affair, provided one is in the appropriate state of mind. Filled to the brim with oddball characters (Jude deserves his own spin-off) and goofy monster antics, "Swamp Thing" is an odd creature that you can't help but adore.
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- Das Ding aus dem Sumpf
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- Cypress Gardens - 3030 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, South Carolina, USA(Filmed on location.)
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- $3,000,000 (estimated)
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