Swamp Thing
by Wes Craven
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Actor: Adrienne Barbeau, David Hess, Louis Jourdan, Nicholas Worth, Ray WiseDirector: Wes Craven
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 91 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-08-23
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Swamp Thing
Movie Review: A Modern Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast"
Summary: 4 Stars
"Swamp Thing" is an early classic gem from Wes Craven who also directed such horror hits as "The Hills Have Eyes," "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream." Based on the popular DC Comics, "Swamp Thing" is actually a family movie that has something for everyone: action, adventure, horror, and romance.
"Swamp Thing" is a modern version of "Beauty and the Beast." It is a heart warming tale of good versus evil that teaches us that our true character is based on what is in our hearts and not on outward appearances.
The Florida swamps never looked more beautiful and inviting as they do in "Swamp Thing." A great musical score is provided by Harry Manfredini who also provided the eerie music for "Friday the 13th."
Great performances are given by all the leads, especially Louis Jourdan (James Bond's nemesis in "Octopussy") who always does a great job as the villain. In "Swamp Thing," Jourdan is the evil Arcane who is determined to steal Alec Holland's secret formula to combine plant and animal DNA. Adrienne Barbeau (best known for the series "Maude" and John Carpenter's "The Fog") is great as the beautiful, but tough, agent Alice Cable who is hired to assist Holland with his experiments. She develops a fondness for him that grows even after he changes into Swamp Thing.
I was surprised (not thrilled) to see David Hess as one of Arcane's filthy henchmen. Hess is usually cast as a slimy, repulsive character; his most notorious role is an escaped convict who abducts and murders two young women in Craven's gritty film, "The Last House on the Left." Thankfully, Craven doesn't make films like that anymore and "Swamp Thing" is a vast departure.
"Swamp Thing" is rated PG and is great fun for the entire family. I recommend it for those who enjoy comic book heroes or love action/adventure movies with a strong romantic element.
Summary of Swamp Thing
Horror vet Wes Craven wrote and directed this campy swamp romp adapted from the DC Comic of the same name. Adrienne Barbeau stars as cleavangelically blessed government agent Alice Cable, sent to the bayou to guard the brilliant Dr. Alec Holland. Holland is using recombinant DNA to create "a plant with an animal's aggressive power for survival." Let's hope none of that volatile secret formula gets spilled! Swamp Thing is an unusual mix of monster movie and superhero flick, but definitely an enjoyable ride. Craven deliberately uses comic-book-style wipes and transitions to keep us from taking anything too seriously, and Louis Jourdan keeps up the tone with his camp performance as the evil Arcane. Also keep an eye out for young Reggie Batts in a terrific deadpan performance as Jude, the helpful gas station attendant. --Ali DavisDeep in Florida's darkest everglades a brilliant scientist Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise) and a sexy government agent Alice Cable (Adrienne Barneau) have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilisation forever. Little do they know however that their arch nemesis Arcane (Louis Jourdan) is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnaping Cable Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula Holland becomes "Swamp Thing"-a half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful Cable and defeat the evil Arcane...even if it costs him his life!System Requirements:Running Time: 91 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: PG UPC: 027616926685 Manufacturer No: 1008658
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