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Dismal

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
3.0/10
743
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Dismal (2009)
What does a girl have to do to pass Biology? Stay alive!

Dana can't afford to fail, so she goes on a field trip with other college student to the Great Dismal Swamp. While Dana and her tasty friends are looking for extra credit, terrifying swamp cannib
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Dana struggles with Biology. An extra credit field trip takes her group to Great Dismal Swamp. Unbeknownst to them, a cannibalistic killer lurks nearby, posing a greater threat than the swam... Read allDana struggles with Biology. An extra credit field trip takes her group to Great Dismal Swamp. Unbeknownst to them, a cannibalistic killer lurks nearby, posing a greater threat than the swamp's wildlife.Dana struggles with Biology. An extra credit field trip takes her group to Great Dismal Swamp. Unbeknownst to them, a cannibalistic killer lurks nearby, posing a greater threat than the swamp's wildlife.

  • Director
    • Gary King
  • Writer
    • Bo Buckley
  • Stars
    • Lydia Chandler
    • Tim Morris
    • Bill Oberst Jr.
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.0/10
    743
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gary King
    • Writer
      • Bo Buckley
    • Stars
      • Lydia Chandler
      • Tim Morris
      • Bill Oberst Jr.
    • 24User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Lydia Chandler
    Lydia Chandler
    • Dana
    Tim Morris
    • Curt
    Bill Oberst Jr.
    Bill Oberst Jr.
    • Dale
    Jack Harrison
    • Idiot
    Capel Kane
    • Shelly
    Will Triplett
    Will Triplett
    • Gary
    Jade Arnold
    • Jamal
    Meagan Reedy
    • Eve
    Brent Lovell
    • Brady
    Gabe Wood
    Gabe Wood
    • Tough Poacher
    James B. Mahorney
    • Skittish Poacher
    Justin Soponis
    • Keg Operator
    Laurie Kimsey
    • Kimmy
    Chase Alger
    • Lead Singer
    • Director
      • Gary King
    • Writer
      • Bo Buckley
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    4kyleallencole9

    sort of interesting

    I had read that this movie has gotten several negative reviews, I've always wanted to see it because i enjoy bill oberst jr's work. I finally watched this the other night, and i wasn't too impressed, but i guess it was pretty interesting. The kills weren't terrible, considering its a low budget flick. The plots been done before so many times, a group of students travel into the wilderness and fall prey to cannibals,but reminded me of the wrong turn movies. I'd never seen most of the cast in anything before, but they a decent job. The setting in this movie was actually impressive, it did the movie some sort of justice. I wouldn't recommend this unless your a bill oberst jr fan or a fan of low budget movies or enjoy cannibal flicks.
    3broeoeh

    Yeah he's right

    The first reviewer (from the Netherlands is right). The film is just some mix of "Texas chainsaw massacre" meets "The hills have eyes" in some really bad way. The special FX of the gore scenes may be quite good, but the explosions and some of the 3d gore scenes aren't realistic in any way and even outdated. Nothing new, a really flat story with bad characters (maybe the actors are much better with the right story) and cut scenes you'll already have seen in other films. If you haven't seen the above mentioned rather take a look on that films.... I think 3 out of 10 points is for the work the crew had to do on this but you will surely find much better movies out there than this one.
    4mrcibubur

    Dismal horror movie indeed!

    This is a really dismal horror movie with absolutely no horror or drama and it is truly dismal as the title suggests. For me its a very poor mans 'Wrong turn' because this movie definitely takes the 'wrong turn' many times. It might have been better if it was filmed in 'blair witch project' film because as an amateur film it would have been more effective. the crocodile and snake scenes were completely laughable and the only enjoyable bits of the film (if I can call them that) were the sex scenes (but this was not meant to be a porno movie of any kind). Nothing clever or unpredictable or intrigueing or compelling about this movie and like a boring goalless draw in soccer, this will soon be forgotten. Watch it if you like, forget it afterwards and move on.
    4severon-2

    Cliché.

    Poor and rigid acting. Been there done that plot, with extremely predictable moments.

    More than anything, amateurish direction. Scenes felt very stilted and flowed about as smoothly from one to the other as a square block kol-unk-ing down a mountainside.

    Those leaving the 10 star comments, MUST be the crew/director themselves, because no one in their right mind would give this a worthwhile review.

    Not the worst thing I've ever seen in my life, but not too far off either.

    I apologize in advance for what I'm about to say. This movie was... dismal. HAHAHAHAHAHHA... okay I'm fine now.
    5cadenceaurora

    Same old story with a twist

    I wouldn't lie here a bit by saying, it wasn't the worst but wasn't even the best. It's same the old plot where bunch of young boys and girls go in a trip, move around and you know the rest, same predictable outcome. I liked the twist at the end though which got me to give it a bit of higher rating. Acting was bad of young adults but a great job by the actor who played dale. Overall, I wouldn't say its not worth it but its a predictable plot so go for it only if you love Cannibalism, gore, forest etc.

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    • Trivia
      Lydia Chandler's debut.
    • Goofs
      The gun Dale is carrying switches back and forth between a rifle and shotgun. When he loads the gun in the cabin, it is a bolt-action rifle. When he takes a shot at Shelly in the woods, the sound of a pump shotgun his heard.
    • Quotes

      Dale: Hey darling, you sleep okay? Oh my, this smells delicious. Delicious. Bon appetite, ladies. Dig in. Don't be bashful.

      Dana: Shelly, please, don't eat it.

      Dale: You ungrateful bitch. Maybe in college you can walk into any building and get your fancy foods and gourmet coffees but you don't know shit about the real world, missy. Hey! Out here if you want sushi you better catch you some fucking fish!

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      Written by Chase Alger

      Produced by Jason Mulkey

      Performed by Chase Alger, Brad Clenney, Breathing Amber, Dee Crist, & Beau Clenney

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    • Release date
      • 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Уныние
    • Production companies
      • Fearmakers Studios
      • Talent One
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      • $130,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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