Dismal (2007) Filming Locations and Cast Details

The movie ‘Dismal’ released in 2007, is a thrilling narrative set in Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp. The film’s key characters played by Eleanor Drew, Rob Holmes, and Mark Joy face nature’s dangers and psychological terror from a survivalist who values his solitude above all. We will explore where the film was shot, some interesting backstage facts, and trivia about the movie.

Where it Filmed?

The shooting of the movie took place in Suffolk, Virginia in the USA. Filming was carried out during the month of July in 2006. Suffolk offered the perfect setting for the movie’s plot that highlights nature’s perils and a survivalist’s terrifying tactics in a secluded environment.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The movie is categorized as a thriller and runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• ‘Dismal’ was released in the year 2007 in the United States.
• Ray Brown served as the movie’s director with the script penned by David O’Donnell.
• The cast includes Eleanor Drew as Cindy Murphy, Rob Holmes as a Search Party Member, Mark Joy as Ranger Rettig, and many others as part of the storyline.
• The movie was produced by Dennis ‘Dink’ Adams and David O’Donnell with Len Miller lending his musical touch.
• Jean Guy Bureau was the cinematographer and the editing was taken care of by Andrew Monument.
• Interesting tidbit: the movie ‘Dismal’ has alternate titles like ‘Desperate Escape’, ‘Dismal – Der Höllensumpf’, ‘The Virginia Massacre’, ‘Halál a mocsárban’ and ‘Fuga Desesperada’ in various countries.
• ‘Dismal’ was certified as ‘R’ rated in the United States and ’18’ in Germany.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Suffolk, Virginia, USA
  • Latitude: 36.7282054
  • Longitude: -76.5835621
  • Place ID: ChIJTx1a_QwPsIkRzVASAEShGXc
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Suffolk, VA, USA
  • Timezone: America/New_York