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Just Before Dawn

"Will Anyone Survive Those Hours Just Before Dawn?"

October 14, 1981 1h 30m 5.9/10 (140 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Just Before Dawn is a horror/thriller film. directed by Jeff Lieberman.

Starring George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, and Chris Lemmon

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (140 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Oakland Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Just Before Dawn about?

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 warn...

Who directed Just Before Dawn?

Just Before Dawn was directed by Jeff Lieberman.

How long is Just Before Dawn?

Just Before Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Just Before Dawn released?

Just Before Dawn was released on October 14, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Just Before Dawn?

The main cast of Just Before Dawn includes George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Chris Lemmon, Gregg Henry, Deborah Benson.

Is Just Before Dawn worth watching?

Just Before Dawn has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.