Dead by Dawn
Martwi przed świtem
“All eyes on you.”
Synopsis
A group of young actors is summoned to a theater to bring to life a play by a renowned but reclusive playwright. What begins as an artistic endeavor quickly spirals into a chilling struggle for survival from a ruthless murderer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-12
Top Cast
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Sylwia Boroń
Paulina Zwierz
Monika Frajczyk
Piotr Nerlewski
Łukasz Szczepanowski
Adam Machalica
Bartłomiej Topa
Piotr Czarniecki
Rafał Gacek
Pascal Fischer
Krystian Zając
Grażyna Bułka
Halina
Jan Grządziela
Murderer in the Mask
Katarzyna Kostecka
Policewoman Alicja
Oliwia Tasarek
Infant
Cezary Kołacz
Piotr
Robert Czebotar
Father Damian
Rozalia Mierzicka
Barbara
Izabela Ostrzołek
(voice)
Dawid Torrone
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Perth Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dawid Torrone
- Screenplay & Story
- Dawid Torrone
- Original Score
- Mateusz Hulbój
- Original Title
- Martwi przed świtem
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- LARMO, Moon Films, CHROMA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dawid Torrone
Dawid Torrone
Mateusz Hulbój
Michał Pukowiec
Kuba Tomaszewicz
Katarzyna Kostecka, Kinga Tasarek
Department Leadership Roster
Dawid Torrone
Director
Michał Pukowiec
Director of Photography
Mateusz Hulbój
Original Music Composer
Kuba Tomaszewicz
Editor
Agata Lepacka
Production Design
Ewa Solecka
Production Design
Olivia Nowicka
Costume Design
Karolina Suszczyńska
Costume Design
Katarzyna Kostecka
Producer
Kinga Tasarek
Producer
Dawid Torrone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead by Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead by Dawn about?
A group of young actors is summoned to a theater to bring to life a play by a renowned but reclusive playwright. What begins as an artistic endeavor quickly spirals into a chilling struggle for survival from a ruthless murderer.
Who directed Dead by Dawn?
Dead by Dawn was directed by Dawid Torrone.
Who stars in Dead by Dawn?
The principal cast of Dead by Dawn includes Sylwia Boroń, Paulina Zwierz, Monika Frajczyk, Piotr Nerlewski, Łukasz Szczepanowski.
When was Dead by Dawn released and how long is it?
Dead by Dawn was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead by Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead by Dawn was composed by Mateusz Hulbój.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead by Dawn?
Dead by Dawn holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).