Late horror legend wes craven directed the 1982 adaptation of swamp thing based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of. When it reported swamp things cancellation, deadline pointed out that dc. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 17 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 2 production design by 2 costume design by 2 makeup department 9 production management 4 second unit director or assistant director 3. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigo dc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. The complete series bluray slipbox unboxing duration.
Swamp thing is a 1982 film directed by wes craven, based on the dc comics character the film centers around dr. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigo dc comics character of the same name. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. Alec holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. Starring ray wise, louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau and dick durock. This will not be the antiheros first time on the big and small screen.
This is far from swamp things first foray into liveaction. Despite having planned the story out in advance, and having had it approved by his editors, rick veitchs epic story about swamp thing journeying backwards through time was a source of concern for dc editorial, because one of its final issues ended with swamp thing meeting jesus christ himself. Showing the world that he was capable of handling more than just mutants and lowlifes, craven set to. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series with the title the saga of the swamp thing, featuring an adaptation of wes cravens movie in its first annual. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series, attempting to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. Watch swamp thing full movie in hd visit movie 17918 dr. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title swamp thing.
Swamp thing dc comic book collections for sale ebay. Swamp thing, a fictional character in the film con air. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free online streaming. During an attack on the facility orchesrated by one anton. Swamp thing the official adaptation of the embassy pictures film dc 1982 no. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. The story of swamp thing was previously brought to the big screen in a 1982 film directed by wes craven, which portrayed the iconic character as a horrifying creature in the vein of the frankenstein monster. The title, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured in its first annual the comic book adaptation of the craven movie. Swamp thing 1982 full movie download full hd youtube.
An alex garland swamp thing movie could be a possibility. I have to come right out of the gate and admit that wes cravens swamp thing is not a favorite of mine. Make offer swamp thing 2036 complete setrun 212534annual 2 constantine anatomy lesson. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror. Alec holland, brilliant scientist, is attacked by thugs, is splashed with his own secret formula, catches on fire, leaps into the swamp, and turns into. Mutated by his own formula, the scientist is transformed into. Since my last post, ive continued my big swamp thing reread and have made it through all of the new 52 issues.
Alec holland, whos studying a biorestorative formula in the middle of a swamp that could possibly grow plants anywhere, and alice cable adrienne barbeau, a washington agent who is sent to look after the research. Durock conveys as much melancholy as possible from deep within a rubber suit as swamp thing goes about protecting alice from arcane and a throng of the interchangeable, camoclad, machineguntoting. Swamp thing 1982 from tuna swamp thing 1982 when this film was released on dvd, we were all thrilled to discover that it was not only a beautiful restoration job, but was the uncut version with the lovely extended topless bathing scene featuring adrienne barbeau. This issues features a photo cover of dick durock as the swamp thing from the 1982 movie costarring adrienne barbeau. Aug 06, 2019 the swamp thing tv series on the dc universe streaming service has now, sadly, completed its run. His very first foray outside comic media was the eponymous 1982 film directed by wes craven, and then again in 1989 in return of swamp thing, which was directed by jim wynorski chopping mall 1986. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror wes craven a nightmare on elm. Alex garland swamp thing movie is on the annihilation. Swamp thing journeys back to the beginnings of mankind and the biggest surprise awaits. Swamp thing 1982 when this film was released on dvd, we were all thrilled to discover that it was not only a beautiful restoration job, but was the uncut version with the lovely extended topless bathing scene featuring adrienne barbeau. Swamp thing is a 1982 american superhero sciencefiction horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the dc. Swamp thing 1982 1h 31min american science fiction horror movie that was based on characters of the same name from dc comics. Len weins most recent work on swamp thing came in the. Arcane does, of course, sending alec screaming into the swamp from which hell emerge as swamp thing, now played by veteran stuntman dick durock.
In an issue dated may 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series to try to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set to creedence clearwater revivals born on the bayou, and features dick durock and louis jourdan. Adrienne barbeau and reggie batts in swamp thing 1982. It was nice to see mgm do this one right, because this wes craven film is a comic book film classic, and. Feb 05, 2009 swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven.
Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. The character is at the top of the list for the annihilation and ex machina director, should he be given the chance to direct a dc comics. Released over 35 years ago, this film doesnt date well at all, but if youre in the mood for a laugh, albeit an unintentional one, swamp thing may just be the movie for you. Swamp thing, wes cravens 1982 movie about dcs swamp thing, a comic book character created in 1971 by writer len wein and artist. When a madman and scientist on a mission to wipe out world hunger clash in the lab, a violent reaction occurs, and a horrific creature is unleashed. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Save swamp thing dvd 1982 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Jan 01, 2020 after swamp thing, wein continued writing for both dc and marvel, where he cocreated wolverine and several other xmen characters. The film has a main title montage that consists of comic book covers set to creedence clearwater revivals.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. He has nothing kind to say about the completion bond company on this film. Everything you need to know about swamp thing movie. Sometimes there is a mark on the screen that moves around with the camera angles. The swamp thing tv series on the dc universe streaming service has now, sadly, completed its run. Now written by martin pasko, the book loosely picked up after the.
Swamp thing had already won my heart before its moment of greatness, but when that moment came, i knew id discovered another one of those movies that fall somewhere between buried treasures and guilty pleasures. With louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau, ray wise, david hess. It tells the story of scientist alec holland ray wise who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory. There was a swamp thing tv series that ran from 19901993, as well as a 1991 dic. The page for volume 6 is progressing and should be visible and half completed before i return to work next year, though i still have to get through rereading all of the justice league dark appearances. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror wes craven a nightmare on elm street, the last.
Dream warriors 1987, new nightmare 1994, a nightmare on elm street 1984 did a good job executing this film that doesnt compare to his other films. Low budgets and the inadequacy of pre computerized special effects were factors in studio disinterest. Throughout the 1980s, he was an editor at dc, overseeing alan moores acclaimed swamp thing run and the highly influential watchmen series among others. Director and cowriter wes craven scream 1996, a nightmare on elm street 3. Well, no one aside from legendary austin artist and noted swamp thing cosplayer. Wes cravens swamp thing 1982 official trailer youtube.
Alan moores take on the series instead paints the mutated human as an more complex individual, concerned with the nature of his condition. Beautiful transfer of the uncut european version of the movie. Unabashedly campy often to its detriment swamp thing is not without its charms, among them. Looting the lab and kidnapping the agent, the madman douses the scientist with the secret chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis jourdan. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Swamp thing was a fulllength feature film produced by mgm in 1982 and directed by horror aficionado wes craven. Its a very poor transfer indeed and i have sharper dvds. In the early 1900s, scientist alex olson is working on a biorestorative formula when his lab is destroyed by explosives placed by his. Swamp thing 1982 the adventures of dc and marvel comics heroes now account for a huge share of hollywood profits, but in the 1980s comic book projects had difficulty getting to the screen. Meanwhile, swamp thing s enemies conspire from the shadows. After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster.
Sep 02, 2015 23 things we learned from wes cravens swamp thing commentary. This weekend, stream the tv and film versions of dc comics. Although alan moore, steve bissette, and john totlebens masterful reworking of the dc comics swamp thing mythology didnt begin until after the film was completed, writerdirector wes craven still had the original 1970s comic to work with. Louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau, ray wise, david hess. When the film was released in 1982, dc comics anointed the nowlegendary authorsociopath, alan moore watchmenv for v. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. Swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven.
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