Terror in the Swamp (1985)

Mutilated Prey · 04-08-2013, 04:14 PM

How's this for Southern Fried Cinema? I just gave Terror in the Swamp it's first viewing, and while there are many flaws the Southern twang alone is worth the price of admission. I was laughing throughout just on the dialog alone. Yeah, it's terrible acting, very little gore (if you can even see what little there is) and for whatever reason the beast is a "Giant Nutra" when it's obvious it's really a Big Foot, at least to me it was. Oh, and let's not forget Crazy Sally - her role in the ending is great, haha. This should get some sort of DVD release.

Hellbilly · 04-08-2013, 04:26 PM

This one didn't do much for me, and I love cheesy movies. Terror in the Swamp was just dull.
Gimme Boggey Creek II anytime

Mutilated Prey · 04-08-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

Gimme Boggey Creek II anytime

Now you've gone too far.

Please tell me what's up with this guys arms and hands when he talks - the younger guy with the glasses...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upq31FZQ2y4

MorallySound · 04-08-2013, 05:37 PM

Terror in the Swamp also did nothing for me... Just terrible.

Hellbilly · 04-08-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutilated Prey

Now you've gone too far.

I was serious

Boggey Creek II is a huge fave of mine. Most underrated cheesy gem besides Mountaintop Motel Massacre

Jeremy · 04-08-2013, 06:12 PM

When I first started collecting horror movies on VHS as a kid this was one of the very first tapes that I bought, I remember finding it in the local Record Town and buying it along with IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA. I think the two cassettes together cost me like five weeks allowance!

Terrible movie overall, but it never failed to entertain me and it does hold a special place in my heart from having watched it dozens and dozens of times over the years. When Anchor Bay acquired the post-Corman New World catalog fifteen or so years ago this was mentioned as a title that they might put out, but sadly it never materialized.

Mutilated Prey · 04-08-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

I was serious

I know you were, just fooling around. There are some similarities between the two - the hard southern accents (like those annoying chicks camping) and the rednecks wearing overalls, but yours has the guys belly sticking out the whole time

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Terrible movie overall, but it never failed to entertain me and it does hold a special place in my heart from having watched it dozens and dozens of times over the years. When Anchor Bay acquired the post-Corman New World catalog fifteen or so years ago this was mentioned as a title that they might put out, but sadly it never materialized.

Interesting - maybe there still is a chance. Yes, overall the film is awful, but for some reason I was consistently entertained by the dialog. Kinda like Hanks from Hauntedween

Anthropophagus · 04-08-2013, 07:18 PM

It's a pretty bad film that I enjoyed immensely.

Katatonia · 04-08-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

This one didn't do much for me, and I love cheesy movies. Terror in the Swamp was just dull.
Gimme Boggey Creek II anytime

Gotta agree there. Terror in the Swamp was dull beyond words. I found the VHS years ago for like $1 and that was even too much. It was just really, really bad.

Mutilated Prey · 04-08-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Gotta agree there. Terror in the Swamp was dull beyond words. I found the VHS years ago for like $1 and that was even too much. It was just really, really bad.

OMG, a movie you don't like? Now I really have seen everything

Egg_Shen · 04-08-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutilated Prey

How's this for Southern Fried Cinema? I just gave Terror in the Swamp it's first viewing, and while there are many flaws the Southern twang along is worth the price of admission. I was laughing throughout just on the dialog alone. Yeah, it's terrible acting, very little gore (if you can even see what little there is) and for whatever reason the beast is a "Giant Nutra" when it's obvious it's really a Big Foot, at least to me it was. Oh, and let's not forget Crazy Sally - her role in the ending is great, haha. This should get some sort of DVD release.

The cover makes it look fun. Also, Tom Selleck could sue for image infringement.

Katatonia · 04-09-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutilated Prey

OMG, a movie you don't like? Now I really have seen everything

Oh come on now... I often post on here about movies I don't like!

Mutilated Prey · 04-09-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

Oh come on now... I often post on here about movies I don't like!

Heehee - it's rare my bro. You're definitely usually a horror fluffer

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Originally Posted by Egg_Shen

The cover makes it look fun. Also, Tom Selleck could sue for image infringement.

He almost looks more like Magnum's sidekick - John Hillerman.

NaturesMistake · 04-09-2013, 04:12 AM

Saw it as a kid, own it on VHS... Don't know why I own it on VHS

lol

04-08-2013, 04:14 PM	#1
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,087	Terror in the Swamp (1985) How's this for Southern Fried Cinema? I just gave Terror in the Swamp it's first viewing, and while there are many flaws the Southern twang alone is worth the price of admission. I was laughing throughout just on the dialog alone. Yeah, it's terrible acting, very little gore (if you can even see what little there is) and for whatever reason the beast is a "Giant Nutra" when it's obvious it's really a Big Foot, at least to me it was. Oh, and let's not forget Crazy Sally - her role in the ending is great, haha. This should get some sort of DVD release. __________________ Last edited by Mutilated Prey; 04-09-2013 at 02:17 AM.

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Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,666	This one didn't do much for me, and I love cheesy movies. Terror in the Swamp was just dull. Gimme Boggey Creek II anytime __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

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MorallySound There is no magic. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 5,847	Terror in the Swamp also did nothing for me... Just terrible. __________________ "Things only seem to be magic. There is no real magic. There's no real magic ever." - Martin Bad Monster Films \| Mantis in Black Lace \| Vimeo \| Letterboxd \| Tumblr \| Twitter \| Reel to Reel \| Oh, the Horror! \| DVD Aficionado

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04-08-2013, 06:12 PM	#6
Jeremy Closet SCREAM fan Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 844	When I first started collecting horror movies on VHS as a kid this was one of the very first tapes that I bought, I remember finding it in the local Record Town and buying it along with IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA. I think the two cassettes together cost me like five weeks allowance! Terrible movie overall, but it never failed to entertain me and it does hold a special place in my heart from having watched it dozens and dozens of times over the years. When Anchor Bay acquired the post-Corman New World catalog fifteen or so years ago this was mentioned as a title that they might put out, but sadly it never materialized.

04-08-2013, 07:18 PM	#8
Anthropophagus Anthrosnuphalufugus Dad Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 3,225	It's a pretty bad film that I enjoyed immensely.

04-09-2013, 04:12 AM	#14
NaturesMistake Stalker Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 471	Saw it as a kid, own it on VHS... Don't know why I own it on VHS lol