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Swamp Ape 2017

★ 3.511 votes59 min📅 2017-01-01

Directed by Geoff Ward, *Swamp Ape (2017)* plunges viewers into the murky heart of the Florida Everglades, where a group of student researchers blissfully ignore warnings to stay out of forbidden Native American territory.

Director: Geoff Ward

Cast

Vanessa Capriglione
Lily
Justin Brackett
Theo
Adam Brudnicki
Ranger Steve
Elgin David
Carl
Robert J. Fox
Professor Stein
Jackie Gonzalez
Anna Marie
David Koenig
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Mike Lazar
Jasper
Mike Lazar
Chief Nadjo
Daryl Patrice
Wendy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swamp Ape (2017) about?

A group of student researchers heads deep into the Florida Everglades for a camping trip, only to stumble into forbidden Native American land. Their encounter with the infamous Swamp Ape turns their adventure from ordinary to outright terrifying as they fight for survival in the unforgiving wilderness.

Who directed Swamp Ape?

Geoff Ward directed *Swamp Ape (2017)*, crafting a tense yet darkly humorous creature thriller set against the eerie backdrop of the Everglades.

Who stars in Swamp Ape?

The film features Vanessa Capriglione, Justin Brackett, Adam Brudnicki, Elgin David, and Robert J. Fox as the core group of student researchers.

Is Swamp Ape (2017) worth watching?

With a runtime under an hour and a mix of horror and comedy, *Swamp Ape (2017)* offers a quick, entertaining punch for fans of creature features. While it's not groundbreaking, its Everglades setting and classic monster-movie vibes make it a fun, if flawed, watch for genre enthusiasts.

How long is Swamp Ape?

The film runs for 59 minutes, making it a quick and binge-friendly entry into the creature horror genre.

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About Swamp Ape (2017) — Florida Everglades Horror-Comedy Meets Legendary Creature

Directed by Geoff Ward, *Swamp Ape (2017)* plunges viewers into the murky heart of the Florida Everglades, where a group of student researchers blissfully ignore warnings to stay out of forbidden Native American territory. Their curiosity soon gives way to terror when they cross paths with the legendary—and terrifying—Swamp Ape. This unnerving blend of comedy, horror, and thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end, balancing eerie atmosphere with dark humor as the unknown lurks just beyond the campfire's dim glow.

As tensions rise and survival instincts kick in, the film explores themes of hubris, respect for the wild, and the consequences of trespassing into places where nature—and legend—hold sway. With a runtime tight enough to keep the scares snappy and the laughs sharp, *Swamp Ape (2017)* delivers a compact yet unforgettable ride for fans of offbeat creature features and backwoods nightmares.