Review of Swamp Thing (1982) by Nic M — 24 Apr 2008

I'll watch anything with Adrienne Barbeau.

This review of Swamp Thing (1982) was written by Nic M on 24 Apr 2008.

Swamp Thing has generally received mixed reviews.

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