Dismal
Synopsis
Businessman Bill Masterson is out of his element on a long fishing weekend, but outdoorsman Matt Murphy is there to help. Or so Bill thinks. Matt has his own reasons for bringing Bill out into the 100,000 acres of Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp. The swamp has plans of its own, and the men struggle against natural dangers, otherworldly scares and a predator -- in the form of reclusive survivalist Croaker Norge. Croaker will do anything to remain undetected and is quick to punish anyone who crosses him. The men's wives, Cindy Murphy and Tina Masterson sense something's wrong and start searching for their men. Even as they convince Ranger Rettig to call up an all-out search, Croaker takes things into his own powerful hands. A twisting physical battle turns into a twisted psychological war -- both sides determined to stay alive and free. Anyone can enter -- but not everyone leaves the Great Dismal Swamp alive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Brown
- Original Title
- Dismal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Brown
David O'Donnell
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Brown
Director
David O'Donnell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dismal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dismal about?
Businessman Bill Masterson is out of his element on a long fishing weekend, but outdoorsman Matt Murphy is there to help. Or so Bill thinks. Matt has his own reasons for bringing Bill out into the 100,000 acres of Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp. The swamp has plans of its own, and the men struggle against natural dangers, otherworldly scares and a predator -- in the form of reclusive survivalist Croaker Norge. Croaker will do anything to remain undetected and is quick to punish anyone who crosses him. The men's wives, Cindy Murphy and Tina Masterson sense something's wrong and start searching for their men. Even as they convince Ranger Rettig to call up an all-out search, Croaker takes things into his own powerful hands. A twisting physical battle turns into a twisted psychological war -- both sides determined to stay alive and free. Anyone can enter -- but not everyone leaves the Great Dismal Swamp alive.
Who directed Dismal?
Dismal was directed by Ray Brown.
Who stars in Dismal?
The principal cast of Dismal includes Mark Joy, William Gregory Lee, Scott Thomas.
When was Dismal released and how long is it?
Dismal was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dismal?
Dismal holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).