Dismal (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2008, Dismal is a notable film directed by Ray Brown, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dismal stars Mark Joy as Ranger Rettig, William Gregory Lee as Bill Masterson and Scott Miles as Matt Murphy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Dismal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dismal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dismal (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dismal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dismal worth watching?
- Dismal holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dismal?
- Dismal stars Mark Joy, William Gregory Lee and Scott Miles.
- When was Dismal released?
- Dismal was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.