Synopsis: Plant researcher Alec Holland is thought to have died in a lab explosion caused by rival scientist Arcane and his militia. But, Alec survives the attack, transformed into a half-human, half-plant creature known as the Swamp Thing. Swamp Thing has a series of battles with Arcane and his goons who are trying to learn a secret formula from Holland’s research.
My take: This has no redeeming qualities whatsoever, not even for nostalgic value. I remember liking this movie as a kid and even getting scared during a few scenes, but with
the developments in movie technology over the last 25 years, I have trouble watching this kind of stuff. The special effects in general are awful, and Swamp Thing’s rubber suit is just plain goofy. The story is so full of ridiculous, clichéd 80’s plot devices; I can’t believe people bought into it, even back then. Most of all, I am upset that they chose to do a silly, campy adaptation of one of the best-written, least campy comic books out there. Swamp Thing would only feel right as a really dark horror movie.Worst leading lady, ever: Adrienne Barbeau is not leading lady material. The perpetual sneer she has on her face throughout the movie just really irks me.
1/2 out of 4 Zombie Faces
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