description Swamp Thing (1982) Overview
Swamp Thing is a 1982 American horror film directed by Wes Craven and based on the DC Comics character. It follows scientist Alec Holland after an experiment transforms him into a plant-based humanoid living in a swamp. The film combines comic-book adventure with creature-feature and horror elements, and its central character is defined by the tension between his scientific identity and his altered, swamp-dwelling form.
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Which DC Comics creators are connected to the 1982 Swamp Thing film?
The film is based on the DC Comics character created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. Wes Craven wrote and directed the 1982 adaptation. [Wes Craven official site](https://www.wescraven.com/film/swamp-thing/)
What happens to Alec Holland in Swamp Thing?
Scientist Alec Holland is transformed into the plant-based Swamp Thing after sabotage involving his biological research. Ray Wise plays Holland, while Dick Durock plays the transformed character. [Wes Craven official site](https://www.wescraven.com/film/swamp-thing/)
Who plays Alice Cable in Swamp Thing?
Adrienne Barbeau plays Alice Cable, a government agent who becomes an ally of Swamp Thing. The film also features Louis Jourdan as the villainous Anton Arcane. [Turner Classic Movies](https://www.tcm.com/articles/1311649/swamp-thing)
How is the 1982 Swamp Thing different from the 2019 DC television series?
The 1982 version is a roughly 91-minute Wes Craven feature that mixes creature horror with comic-book adventure. The 2019 version is a separate live-action television adaptation, so it is not a continuation of the film. [Wes Craven official site](https://www.wescraven.com/film/swamp-thing/)
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