---
title: "Curse of the Swamp Creature"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/curse-of-the-swamp-creature-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93630
imdb_id: "tt0060270"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 2.6
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Curse of the Swamp Creature (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/curse-of-the-swamp-creature-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Curse of the Swamp Creature is a 1968 film. While searching for oil in the deadly swamplands of the Florida Everglades, members of a geological expedition meet an insane doctor who is working on an experiment to create a creature that is part man and part alligator. A crazed scientist accidentally turns himself into a half ape, half human creature. Local police do not believe them. The film is out of copyright and is included on lists of films in the public domain in the United States. Bernard L. Kowalski directed the production, which starred Ken Clark. Additional platforms provide streaming guides and information regarding where to watch movies and television shows online, including titles categorized within public domain horror cinema.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Artiflix | Fawesome, Bloodstream | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Artiflix | Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Artiflix | Bloodstream | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Artiflix | Bloodstream | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Larry Buchanan
- **Networks / Studios**: Azalea Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Agar** as *Barry Rogers*
- **Francine York** as *Pat Trent*
- **Jeff Alexander** as *Dr. Simond Trent*
- **Shirley McLine** as *Brenda Simmons*
- **Cal Duggan** as *Ritchie*
- **Charles McLine** as *Rabbit Simms*
- **Bill McGhee** as *Tracker*
- **Bill Thurman** as *Driscoll West / The Swamp Creature*
- **Tony Huston** as *Tom*
- **Ted Mitchell** as *Valjean*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Curse of the Swamp Creature online?
Curse of the Swamp Creature is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Curse of the Swamp Creature worth watching?
Curse of the Swamp Creature holds a community rating of 2.6/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Curse of the Swamp Creature and when was it released?
Curse of the Swamp Creature is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1968. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Curse of the Swamp Creature?
Curse of the Swamp Creature was directed by Larry Buchanan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Curse of the Swamp Creature — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93630)
- [Curse of the Swamp Creature streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Curse of the Swamp Creature | Horrortheque - Public Domain Horror Movies](https://www.horrortheque.com/public-domain-horror-movies/curse-of-the-swamp-creature/)
- [List of films in the public domain in the United States (Old 2011)](https://www.imdb.com/)

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