Quick Answer
Dismal is a 2009 American horror thriller directed by Gary King about students in a remote swamp who become prey to a deranged cannibal while on a Biology field trip.
Programmer's Pick
Dismal delivers a swampy, flesh-crawling detour from your average study group—where biology class turns into a crash course in cannibal evasion. If you like your horror with a side of backwoods menace and more than a dash of blood, this is your field trip.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The Great Dismal Swamp provides a brooding, isolated backdrop that amplifies the film’s tension and danger.
At the heart of the horror is a deranged cannibal stalking the students, ensuring the threat is both human and feral.
The students’ struggle to survive against natural and unnatural threats gives the film a relentless, claustrophobic edge.
Expect classic slasher tropes—remote cabins, bear traps, and plenty of inventive peril—all with a Southern-fried twist.
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Students' Biology field trip into the swamp
Deranged cannibal in a remote cabin
Hunts and preys on the students
Great Dismal Swamp
Questions from the Vault
When was Dismal released? +
Dismal was released in 2009.
Who directed Dismal? +
Gary King directed Dismal.
How long is Dismal? +
Dismal has a runtime of 79 minutes.
What genre is Dismal? +
Dismal is a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch Dismal? +
You can watch Dismal on SassyFlix.
