Question 1

What surprising inspiration did Wes Craven get while making Swamp Thing?

Accepted Answer

The idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) came to Wes Craven during production on Swamp Thing, which he said was the only positive career-wise that came from it.

Question 2

Why was Wes Craven unfamiliar with Swamp Thing before directing the film?

Accepted Answer

Wes Craven had no access to comics while growing up because they were forbidden by his church, so he was unaware of Swamp Thing until approached to direct.

Question 3

What controversial scene featuring Adrienne Barbeau was cut from the American release?

Accepted Answer

Adrienne Barbeau's topless scene was shot solely for the European release and not included in the American cut, with director Wes Craven calling it "gratuitous."

Question 4

How did the stuntman for Swamp Thing learn to perform fire stunts?

Accepted Answer

Stuntman Anthony Cecere taught himself how to do fire stunts by trying various chemicals on himself around his family swimming pool and setting himself on fire.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in Swamp Thing?

Accepted Answer

Mutated Dr. Alec Holland becomes Swamp Thing, a half-human, half-plant superhero who must rescue government agent Alice Cable and defeat his evil arch nemesis Arcane.

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