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Swamp Thing

1982, English. Directed by Wes Craven.

Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!

Mutated by his own secret formula, Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing, a half-human, half-plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis...even if it costs him his life.

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Runtime
1h 31m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Swamp Thing is streaming on MGM Plus in India.

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Released
19 February 1982
Country
United States of America
Written by
Wes Craven
Budget
$3M
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What Swamp Thing is based on

Swamp Thing is adapted from a comic.

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What comes after Swamp Thing?

Next in the series: The Return of Swamp Thing (1989).

Is Swamp Thing worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Swamp Thing?

Swamp Thing runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).

Does Swamp Thing have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Swamp Thing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Swamp Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Swamp Thing is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Swamp Thing on?

Swamp Thing is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Swamp Thing?

If you liked Swamp Thing, try The Blob, Silver Bullet, The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It.

Who directed Swamp Thing?

Swamp Thing (1982) was directed by Wes Craven and stars Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Wise.

What is Swamp Thing based on?

Swamp Thing is adapted from a comic.

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