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The Great Dismal

  • 2023
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
51
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The Great Dismal (2023)
Thriller

A journalist and a professional hunter investigate an area that has seen a recent flurry of creature sightings in a large wildlife refuge.A journalist and a professional hunter investigate an area that has seen a recent flurry of creature sightings in a large wildlife refuge.A journalist and a professional hunter investigate an area that has seen a recent flurry of creature sightings in a large wildlife refuge.

  • Director
    • William J Howard III
  • Writer
    • William J Howard III
  • Stars
    • William J Howard III
    • Hunter Redfern
    • Sam Bailey
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    51
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William J Howard III
    • Writer
      • William J Howard III
    • Stars
      • William J Howard III
      • Hunter Redfern
      • Sam Bailey
    • 7User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos4

    Berle Stocks Interview
    Interview 0:39
    Berle Stocks Interview
    William English Interview
    Interview 0:33
    William English Interview
    William English Interview
    Interview 0:33
    William English Interview
    Sam Bailey interview
    Interview 0:44
    Sam Bailey interview
    Jamison Utley talks about the Great Dismal
    Interview 0:31
    Jamison Utley talks about the Great Dismal

    Photos25

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    Top cast38

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    William J Howard III
    William J Howard III
    • Bigfoot
    Hunter Redfern
    • Blake
    Sam Bailey
    Sam Bailey
    • Ted Boone
    Berle Lorenzo Stocks
    Berle Lorenzo Stocks
    • Uncle Robert Jenkins
    Laura Rodriguez
    Laura Rodriguez
    • Elleigh
    Elbert Kim
    Elbert Kim
    • Newscaster
    William English
    William English
    • Hermit
    Paul Baumann
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Patrick Greene
    • Editor
    • (voice)
    Angelica McIntyre
    • Judge
    Glenda R. Gerald
    • Courtroom
    Jamison Utley
    Jamison Utley
    • Jefferson Jenkins
    Karen Shannon Blackwell
    • Courtroom
    Laura DeBar
    • Newscaster
    Anne M. Ferguson
    • Driver…
    Lori Wyckoff
    • Barber shop patron
    Cecilia Gonzales
    • Prosecuting Attorney
    Bobby Mulder
    • Golfer
    • Director
      • William J Howard III
    • Writer
      • William J Howard III
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews7

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    10bstocks-25134

    Charleston-Flash

    This movie incorporates many different themes : drama , intrigue , horror , comedy, etc . The theme and characters appear to be very real and authentic .

    Most people have heard about swamps and " Big Foot " , and this movie entails some of those stories . What are your life experiences and stories ?

    The cast and crew appear to be very appropriate to telling the story of " The Great Dismal " ! It would be very nice to create some more films around the surviving characters that would pay homage to the characters that did not survive .

    Life is always a travel of trials , errors , and journeys , so enjoy this great journey !
    1Barebower

    The Title Says It All...

    An utterly dismal and completely unnecessary movie. It could have been a decent movie but the low grade acting, stilted dialogue and lack of timing between the characters just simply made it hard to watch. There was no rhyme or reason to this movie, which moved at snail's pace until... well... nothing much happens.

    The weird part was that there was a significant, subsequent part of the movie that occurred after the credits. It tried to explain the behaviour of one of the characters but didn't really hit the mark. It just added to the misery of the viewing experience.

    All in all... not worth the time and effort to watch.
    10dshudson-22226

    DIFFERENT IN A GREAT WAY

    The Great Dismal doesn't have a specific genre it ties to truly. It has elements of every genre. It is a thriller, a horror, a drama, and comes off almost as a documentary of a man that society shunned. The way of filming was unique so as to come off as a 2 parter in 1 movie. The twists and turns along with the attention to detail and continuity was outstanding.

    The format in which it was filmed shows there is a story behind everyone and how they ended up the way they are. It also shows that labels of "GOOD" and "EVIL" are a matter of perception.

    Overall it was a great film with its own unique style.
    10kingboseman

    Different and unique

    Very different and unique production. I love how it's not really set on one genre it has a variety and the characters are very convincing. Great quality and phenomenal work from all involved it definitely had me reeled in from the beginning to end. The twist and turns with the attention to details and continuity was very impressive and outstanding. The twist at the end was definitely unexpected didn't see it coming at all. I could truly see this having a sequel put in place and going more in depth on some of the missing people or ones who didn't survive. This production will definitely be great to watch all year round and that's what I love about it it'll work for anytime during the year!. Amazing and outstanding job to everyone involved and continued success.

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      The post-credit sequence is the longest for any film at the time of completion. 'The Hermit' clocks in with a run time of 16:40 and tells the story of the hermit of the Great Dismal Swamp.
    • Connections
      Features The Hermit (2023)

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Filming locations
      • Durham, North Carolina, USA(Condo)
    • Production company
      • Whirligig Pictures
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      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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