La Créature du Marais
- flavo4310 décembre 2025Swamp Thing (1982), directed by Wes Craven, is a cult comic-book adaptation that blends horror, fantasy, and campy charm. While the film’s budget limitations are evident, particularly in the design of the titular creature, the overall production delivers more entertainment than one might expect. The cast is a highlight: Adrienne Barbeau brings strength and vulnerability to her role, while Louis Jourdan elevates the villain with his commanding presence and sly charisma. The practical effects, though dated, contribute to the film’s quirky appeal, and the swampy atmosphere adds a layer of gothic moodiness. Craven’s direction keeps the pace lively, balancing action with moments of humor and melodrama. Though the Swamp Thing himself could have looked better, the film remains enjoyable for fans of pulp storytelling and comic adaptations. Imperfect yet endearing, Swamp Thing stands as a fun, nostalgic entry in early superhero cinema.
- jackmeat7 décembre 2025My quick rating - 5.2/10. This is another one I remember watching on the Showtime box before cable was a thing. There is one thing that caught my eye this time around that I didn't care about when I was 9 years old, written/directed by Wes Craven!!! You would think after hooking Adrienne Barbeau to play the damsel in distress, they would've thrown a bit more money at the budget. I still enjoyed it for what it was worth. A campy superhero flick that most people may not realize is even a superhero flick.
Get Plex on Your Devices
Free on 20+ platforms. Pick yours.La Créature du Marais Trivia
La Créature du Marais was released on 1 janvier 1982.
La Créature du Marais was directed by Wes Craven.
La Créature du Marais has a runtime of 1h 32min.
La Créature du Marais was produced by Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker.
Dans les sombres marécages de la Louisiane, le scientifique Alec Holland, assisté d'Alice Cable, une agent du gouvernement, a mis au point une cellule végétale révolutionnaire, dotée de l'intelligence et l'instinct de survie d'un animal. Une découverte capitale, capable d'éradiquer la famine de la planète. Mais leur ennemi juré, le sinistre Arcane, cherchant à s'emparer du sérum, saccage le laboratoire, kidnappe Alice et déverse sur Alec des fioles de son produit. Alec commence à se transformer en une créature mi-homme, mi-végétal, animée par une soif de vengeance destructrice...
The key characters in La Créature du Marais are Arcane (Louis Jourdan), Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau), Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise).
La Créature du Marais is rated 12.
La Créature du Marais is a Horreur, Science-Fiction film.
La Créature du Marais has an audience rating of 4 out of 10.
La Créature du Marais had a budget of 3 M $US.