Swamp Thing Page #3

Synopsis: Dr. Alec Holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species - a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions. Unfortunately he becomes subject of his own creation and is transformed . . . Arcane, desperate for the formula attempts to capture the Swamp Thing. An explosive chase ensues that ultimately ends with a confrontation between Holland and a changed Arcane . . .
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Director(s): Wes Craven
Production: Nelson Entertainment
  1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
5.4
Metacritic:
50
Rotten Tomatoes:
65%
PG
Year:
1982
91 min
756 Views


A simple vegetable cell with|an unmistakable animal nucleus.

Recombinant DNA?

Hey, that's very good.

I am very close to developing a plant with|an animal's aggressive power for survival.

A plant for the 21st century.

You want watermelons|the size of weather balloons

or tomatoes that'll fetch a stick?

Or a tomato that could grow in the desert.|Or soybeans that could thrive in Biafra.

Or corn that could grow in the USA|in the year 2001,

when there'll be 6.5 billion people|on this planet, all of them hungry.

- How you doin' there, Linda?|- It's all set. Vector 3379.

OK.

- It's replicating like mad.|- It certainly is.

Let's try it on something.

Cable, would you bring that flask of water|over here, please?

Thank you.

If it would work on plants the way|you want it to, what will it do to people?

- And what if it falls into wrong hands?|- Arcane boogieman mentality, huh?

OK, now we begin. 2000 water,

one part formula.

How long before you'll know?

What do you want it to do,|jump out and dance a fandango?

I don't know.|A week maybe, maybe longer.

This has all the thrills|of watching grass grow.

Aren't there some sensors|you could be working on?

Oops.

Forget it. He's just ridiculously sensitive.|Our dad was the same.

Your dad?

You've never heard of Walter Holland|the biophysicist?

Nobel prize. He used to throw|a mean Bunsen burner, I can tell you.

Alec and I spent half our childhood|cleaning up after his tantrums.

Perfectionist to the day he died.|Alec's the same.

- Oh, my God.|- What is that?

Cable, I don't believe this.

All the places that Linda dropped|the formula, the boards grew.

- Who are you kidding?|- No, I'm not kidding.

Alec...

Linda! Get in here quick!

This is fantastic. This is incredible.

Oh...

Alec, the formula?

Ritter. He's got to be told right away.

I wanna see that bastard's face|when he realises we've done it.

Ritter?

Ritter?

- You guys seen Ritter?|- He's in the command shed.

Thanks.

Ritter!

Charlie...

Get up!

Hold it!

- I'm holding.|- It's over, lady.

- Arcane, right?|- Shut up.

Alec, watch out!

- Very interesting, Dr Holland.|- On your feet.

- Who are you?|- Interesting.

Now, I know I haven't seen|anything like this before.

Have you?

What the hell do you want?

I represent a certain party|that's interested in your formula.

He'd give an arm and a leg for it.

Your arm and leg, if necessary.

Get outta my lab! Get out!

Alec!

What's the hold-up?

He's being difficult.

No, Ritter. Not you.

No, Dr Holland, not Ritter.

Ritter, poor fellow, is long dead.

You have heard of but never seen me,|so I will introduce myself.

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Wes Craven

Wesley Earl Craven was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor, who was known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor and satire. The cultural impact and influence of his work have dubbed him a “Master of Horror”. more…

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