Despiser (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2003, Despiser is a fantasy and horror film directed by Philip J. Cook, running about 105 minutes. “Fear for your soul” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having just been fired and dumped by his wife, life couldn't possibly be worse for independent artist Gordon Hauge (Mark Redfield)—until he wrecks his car and finds himself in purgatory, that is. Once there, he is attacked by fanatic Shadowmen and legions of Ragmen—souls being enslaved and bent to some dark purpose. Gordon is rescued by an eccentric band of freedom fighters, people from different times of history who lost their lives in noble sacrifice. They recruit the reluctant and befuddled Gordon and set off on a wild adventure through the surreal landscapes of purgatory to battle the Despiser—an evil being who now reigns in this seemingly God-abandoned halfway house north of hell and south of heaven.
Who’s in it. Despiser stars Mark Redfield as Gordon Hauge, Doug Brown as Carl Nimbus, Gage Sheridan as Maggie Hauge and Frank Smith as Fumie Tomasawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Despiser has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Despiser page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despiser tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despiser (2003)?
- In US, Despiser is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Despiser worth watching?
- Despiser holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despiser?
- Despiser stars Mark Redfield, Doug Brown, Gage Sheridan, Frank Smith and Michael Weitz.
- When was Despiser released?
- Despiser was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.