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Just Before Dawn

Seen it?

1981 | 90 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In the Oregon mountains, a pair of hunters encounter a machete-wielding killer in an abandoned church. Meanwhile, five campers arrive to examine some property one of them has inherited but are warned by the forest ranger not to venture forth. Soon after they set up camp, they begin hearing strange noises, encounter a mysterious singing girl and start disappearing one by one.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeff Lieberman

  • George KennedyRoy McLean
  • Mike KellinTy
  • Chris LemmonJonathan
  • Gregg HenryWarren
  • Deborah BensonConstance
  • Ralph SeymourDaniel
  • Katie PowellMerry Cat Logan
  • John HunsakerMountain Twins
  • Charles BartlettVachel
  • Jamie RoseMegan