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Year: 1982
Runtime: 91 min
Language: English
Director: Wes Craven
In a quest to eradicate global famine, botanist Dr. Alec Holland's groundbreaking research puts him in the crosshairs of ruthless mad scientist Anton Arcane. As government agent Alice Cable shields Holland from harm, a fateful accident transforms him into the monstrous Swamp Thing, who must now defend himself and his ally against Arcane's sinister plans.
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