The DC Universe’s Only Horror Movie Is A Major Test Of James Gunn’s Franchise

Swamp Thing, the only horror movie in James Gunn and Peter Safran's slate for the DC Universe's first chapter, will prove how ambitious the franchise will be. "Gods and Monsters," the first chapter in the new era of DC movies, will introduce a new version of Batman and Superman, alongside never-seen-before movie and TV adaptations of lesser known characters and groups such as The Authority and The Creature Commandos. But one DC character that stands out over the rest is Swamp Thing, a dark figure that has played a big role in various DC comic books and animated releases throughout the years, but who hasn't been able to succeed in live action.
Attempts at making Swamp Thing a horror movie icon date back to 1982, when Freddy Krueger creator Wes Craven first translated the DC monster to the big screen. Despite spawning a sequel in 1989, Swamp Thing failed to match the commercial success or cult following of similar contemporary films like Friday the 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street. The 2019 Swamp Thing series, although quite accurate to the character's tone and design, was also dead on arrival. But now, James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe has the chance not only to make Swamp Thing a popular hero but also make his movie a game-changing superhero release.


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