Review of Swamp Thing (1982) by Steve S — 03 Nov 2014
Swamp Thing is an interesting little movie, the fact it's probably the most romantic movie with a rubber suit monster fight should tell you that. This is a movie that is campy, but with the right amount of charm to keep it an enjoyable experience.
The characters are over the top, there's plenty of odd scenes. and the overall plot is a strange blend of action, horror, romance, and comedy, but in the stew there's that secret ingredient that makes it all come together, that being the heart Wes Craven put into it.
There's lots of enjoyable moments here, including the villain who was kind enough to invite the woman his organization kidnapped to a fancy dinner party, Swamp Thing throwing thugs of boats straight into the air, and the entire character of Jude (Who can't love his less than shocked response to seeing Swamp Thing for the first time?).
In the end, Swamp Thing is a fun movie with just the right amount of cheese and love to create something that is crucial to any monster marathon that's in need for some good-natured beasts.
This review of Swamp Thing (1982) was written by Steve S on 03 Nov 2014.
Swamp Thing has generally received mixed reviews.
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