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01 February 2026

88 Films brings back SWAMP THING in 4K (review)

Wes Craven tries his hand at DC Comics with his adaptation of SWAMP THING.  TWIN PEAKS' Ray Wise is a scientist who becomes mutated by his own creation.  Also starring Adrienne Barbeau, Louis Jordan, Nicholas Worth, and David Hess.

REVIEW LINK: 88 Films (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVDCompare)

SWAMP THING 4K UltraHD/Blu-ray specs: 

  • Disc One (4K UltraHD):
    • U.S. Theatrical Cut:
      • 2160p24 HEVC 1.85:1 Widescreen (Dolby Vision/HDR10)
      • English LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Optional English SDH Subtitles
      • Audio Commentary by director Wes Craven, moderated by Sean Clark
      • Audio Commentary by make-up artist William Munns, moderated by Michael Felsher  
    • International Cut:
      • 2160p24 HEVC 1.85:1 Widescreen (Dolby Vision/HDR10)
      • English LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Optional English SDH Subtitles
      • Audio Commentary by film journalists Dave Wain and Matty Budrewicz 
    • Theatrical Trailer 
  • Disc Two (Blu-ray):
    • Same content as the 4K disc in 1080p plus:
      • "The Movie that Started Everything: Mimi Craven on Swamp Thing"
      • "Tales from the Swamp" interview with actress Adrienne Barbeau
      • "Hey Jude" interview with actor Reggie Batts
      • "That Swamp Thing: A Look Back with Swamp Thing creator Len Wein"
      • "Swamp Screen: Designing DC's Main Monster" interview with art director Robb Wilson King
      • "From Krug to Comics: How the Mainstream Shaped a Radical Genre Voice" video essay by critic Kim Newman 
  • Comes with a reversible sleeve. 
  • The first pressing includes a slipcover. 
  • A website-exclusive edition includes a slipcase with artwork by Ilan Sheady, slipcover with original artwork, four art cards, and a double-sided poster. 

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