Swamp Thing Film 1982 by Wes Craven Swamp Thing is a 1982 American Technicolor superhero film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the Vertigo/DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It was released on February 19, 1982 to a $2.5 million budget. History: The Swamp Thing is a humanoid/plant elemental creature, created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. He has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. H