Im a huge swamp thing fan, the original movie and the comics and this wasnt bad. It debuted on usa network on july 27, 1990, and lasted three seasons for a total of 72 episodes. Collins took over the series when its sales were in limbo, returning a moody horror vibe to a premise that had somewhat lost its way. The film was loosely based on the original swamp thing storylines set down by writer len wein and illustrator bernie wrightson in swamp thing volume 1. A monster that was once a manalec holland was an idealistic scientist who was synthesizing a topsecret chemical in his hidden lab in the marshlands.
After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. Swamp thing is a 1982 action comedy written and directed by wes craven. Apr 24, 2019 swamp thing follows abby arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp born virus in a small town in louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. The return of swamp thing released on may 12, 1989.
Alec holland working with his sister, linda, on a top secret project. In early june 2019, fans were shocked to learn dc universes new liveaction original show swamp thing a horror series set in the swamps of louisiana had been canceled. 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. Original movie prop swamp thing tv series original. This template will automatically categorize articles that include it into the swamp thing characters category. The acting is awful and the plot is terrible, but is more enjoyable than the original swamp thing. Swamp thing is the perfect blend of thrills, chills and winsome humor robert ebert from master of horror. See more ideas about adrienne barbeau, swamp thing 1982 and actresses.
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. Swamp thing isnt a very good movie, but there is a harmless pleasure in watching this film after so many years have passed by. Swamp thing was once a man named alec holland, but after being caught on fire, doused with strange chemicals, and dumped into the louisiana swamps by the evil dr. Despite successful shows like titans and doom patrol, the dc universe app earned significant ire among fans for its unceremonious cancellation of swamp thing. With dick durock, heather locklear, louis jourdan, sarah douglas. Swamp things crisis on infinite earths cameo explained. This character specifically relates to the swamp thing and is predominantly seen in the swamp thing family of titles. The comic relief provided by the two buddies characters is invaluable, and looking at a young heather locklear for an hour and a. The horrorinfluenced show was the third original series to air on dc universe, following titans and doom patrol. 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. With mark lindsay chapman, dick durock, scott garrison, kevin quigley. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes.
An alex garland swamp thing movie could be a possibility. Video has surfaced of actor kevin durand in costume as floronic man for the canceled second season of dc universes critically acclaimed series, swamp thing. The first thing to know about dc universes swamp thing is that it has a sterling creative team, with battlestar galactica and daredevils mark verheiden and it screenwriter gary dauberman. Her last name is shared by swamp thing cast members matthew cable and abby cable born arcane and after marrying swamp thing years later, holland, neither of which appear in the story. Starring ray wise, louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau and dick durock.
Swamp thing was released in a bluraydvd combo pack by shout. With kenneth tobey, margaret sheridan, james arness, robert cornthwaite. Most similar movies to swamp thing the list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Keep in mind this is seven years after alan moore began his groundbreaking run.
The character of the swamp thing is played by two different actors. Swamp thing follows abby arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp born virus in a small town in louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. With nature wildly out of balance and coming for the people of marais, in the end, it may take some thing from the swamp to save it. This character may be part of the swamp thing s supporting cast, a. The swamp thing series attempted to move away from the silliness of the second movie, with varying levels of success. The swamp thing defeats the two demons, causing their forms to morph together, and when last seen, it is revealed that the arcanejosephine being is pregnant. Swamp thing 1982 is a horroradventure film directed by wes craven. Recommendation engine sorted out suspenseful, serious, exciting and scary films and tv series with plots about danger, monster, supernatural, escapades, imaginary, deadly and crimes mostly in scifi, drama and horror genres.
Alex garland reveals why he could never make a swamp thing movie. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free online streaming. Wes cravens swamp thing 1982 official trailer youtube. May 31, 2019 aquaman director james wan is producing the swamp thing series, which debuted its 10episode first season abruptly shortened from the original on may 31, 2019. Swamp thing is a science fiction, action adventure television series based on the vertigo dc comics character the swamp thing. But after a bomb in his office explodes, the young. Big, brawny, and imposing actor and stuntman dick durock was born on january 18, 1937 in south bend, indiana. Dc universe did adapt swamp thing into a shortlived. Swamp thing season 2 video reveals detailed look at. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul. Adrienne barbeau, who played the role of alice cable in wes cravens 1982 swamp thing movie, will return for the upcoming dc universe series based on. Swamp thing movie original rare movie advertisement ebay. Its an extremely impressive practical suit, which surely would have looked amazing next to the equally incredible swamp thing costume worn by actor derek mears on the show. Based on the character created by len wein and bernie wrightson for dc comics.
The swamp thing, original vintage wes craven movie poster. Swamp thing season 2 video reveals detailed look at floronic. Swamp thing dvd is a terrific comic book adaptaion from the early 80s. It embraces ineptitude in a way and plays almost as a parody of the first film. Best movies and tv shows like swamp thing bestsimilar. Mar 06, 2020 its hard to argue with garlands reasoning, especially as fans have seen moores philosophy impact quite a few tv series in recent years. After serving a stint in the marine corps and briefly working as a computer programmer, durock went to hollywood to eke out a career in show business. Swamp thing dvd uncut is a terrific early 80s comic book to horror movie adaptation. See more ideas about swamp thing movie, comic art and swamp thing 1982. Original swamp thing actress returning for new dc universe. Abby arcane returns home to marais, louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp borne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp. The return of swamp thing is both intentionally and unintentionally funny, with the typical which is to say, comfortable mad scientist theme.
Anyhow, return of swamp thing was the sequel to 1982s swamp thing film and it ended up being just as campy as the original. Swamp thing s take on floronic man looks like a scary version of marvels groot, with demonic eyes and broken teeth lending the creature a menacing look. 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. Alex garland swamp thing movie is on the annihilation. Aug 20, 2019 swamp thing might be best known from alan moores seminal run in the mid80s, and nancy collins might be recognized most widely as a novelist, but this is the story of where their paths crossed. May 11, 2020 the cw has acquired scripted series swamp thing, based on the dc character, along with canadian drama coroner and halfhour british comedy dead pixels, from bbc studios, in their u. The swamp thing was hilarious campy entertainment, not as good as the original movie but definitely better than the sequel in 1989. This version of swamp thing dvd is the full recalled and long out of print mgm version on dvd r. Swamp thing trailer is filled with body horror on the bayou. It wasnt great either but it was worth a watch through.
The return of swamp thing 1989 directed by jim wynorski. Developed for television by joseph stefano known for the classic. Still not the series i wanted, maybe that will never happen but its far better than lots of stuff out there. It was later shown in reruns on the sci fi channel. Original 1 sheet 27 x 41 69 x 104 cm folded movie poster starring louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau, and ray wise. Abby arcane as she investigates a deadly swamp born virus in a small town in louisiana, but when a mysterious creature emerges from the murky marsh, she finds herself facing the nightmares of a supernatural world where no one is safe. The project involves developing a bioengineering formula that can create a. The return of swamp thing is not very good, but its fun. This character may be part of the swamp thing s supporting cast, a minor acquaintance, or one of his adversaries. 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. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Looting the lab and kidnapping the agent, the madman douses the scientist with the secret chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mar 08, 2019 adrienne barbeau, who played the role of alice cable in wes cravens 1982 swamp thing movie, will return for the upcoming dc universe series based on the character.
The return of swamp thing 1989 vs the punisher 1989. Swamp thing may be more of a rubber monster creature feature than a truly accurate comic book adaptation, but its a treat for fans of the movie and the graphic novels. Jun 10, 2019 in early june 2019, fans were shocked to learn dc universes new liveaction original show swamp thing a horror series set in the swamps of louisiana had been canceled. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. 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. If they had decided to make a season 2 i would have watched it. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. It doesnt hold up well, but in fairness, it came before the alan. Swamp thing 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Released over 35 years ago, this film doesnt date well at all, but. In this tongueincheek sequel, the benevolent bog creature falls for the vegetarian, plantloving daughter of the evil scientist who created him. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor.
Jan 17, 2020 the arrowverses crisis on infinite earths crossover event concluded with a number of new cameos including an especially crowdpleasing one from swamp thing. What is now known as the swamp thing was previously a idealistic scientist at the early 1900s who was working on a topsecret biorestorative formula but after a bomb set to his lab by his coworker damian ridge, goes off, alex olson ends up in flames running for his life in a swamp where with the forces occupying the swamp and with the powers of the formula olsen. First full swamp thing trailer showcases the horror. With crystal reed, virginia madsen, andy bean, derek mears. One thing that never changed throughout the series was the swamp thing creature. Swamp thing wes craven, 1982 the return of swamp thing. In the wake of the new 52 a 2011 reboot of the dc comics universe, anton arcane is a regular antagonist in the monthly swamp thing. Swamp thing saves ellery for last, leaving the crime lord. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. With louis jourdan, adrienne barbeau, ray wise, david hess. Watch swamp thing 1982 full movie free online streaming tubi. The return of swamp thing 1989 part 2 video dailymotion. All of the scenes with the titular character are hilariously cheesy, in a knowing way, and that provides.
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