A wrongly executed ferryman returns from the grave, haunting the mist-shrouded swamps in search of vengeance.
STRANGLER OF THE SWAMP
He was hanged for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's the...
A ferryman who was wrongly hanged for murder haunts the swamp near the town where he was executed. He strangles those responsible one by one.
Quick Answer
Strangler of the Swamp is a 1946 American horror-fantasy film directed by Frank Wisbar about the vengeful ghost of an innocent ferryman haunting the swamps, targeting the descendants of those responsible for his wrongful execution.
Programmer's Pick
With its swirling fog, spectral justice, and simmering romance, Strangler of the Swamp proves that Poverty Row could conjure atmosphere on a shoestring. It’s a spectral revenge story where the ferry isn’t the only thing crossing over—just try not to lose your way in the mist.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Frank Wisbar
- Writers
- Frank Wisbar, Leo J. McCarthy
- Release
- 1946
- Runtime
- 59m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction
Why This Matters
This film is notable as an American remake of Frank Wisbar's earlier German work Fährmann Maria (1936), reflecting a director revisiting his own material for a new audience and produced by Producers Releasing Corporation, a company known for low-budget genre films.
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Why Cult
The film conjures a moody, mist-laden swamp that oozes with haunted ambiance and vintage chills.
A wrongful execution fuels the vengeful return of the ferryman’s ghost, tying supernatural horror to small-town guilt.
A low-budget, independent grindhouse outing that showcases creative filmmaking on a tight budget.
The romance between Maria and Chris adds an emotional charge to the film’s spectral shenanigans.
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Questions from the Vault
How long is Strangler of the Swamp? +
Strangler of the Swamp has a runtime of 59 minutes.
Who directed Strangler of the Swamp? +
Strangler of the Swamp was directed by Frank Wisbar.
What genre is Strangler of the Swamp? +
Strangler of the Swamp is a blend of drama, fantasy, horror, romance, and science fiction.
Where can I watch Strangler of the Swamp? +
Strangler of the Swamp is available to stream on SassyFlix.
Why does the ferryman’s ghost target the male descendants in the swamp? +
The ghost seeks vengeance on the male descendants of those responsible for his wrongful execution, continuing his retribution from beyond the grave.
How does Maria try to save Chris from the ghostly strangler? +
Maria offers her own life as a sacrifice in hopes that the ghost will spare Chris.
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