Just Before Dawn
“Will Anyone Survive Those Hours Just Before Dawn?”
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.
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KVOS Just Before Dawn 1987 TV promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Lieberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Just Before Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Oakland Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Lieberman
Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz, Jonas Middleton
Brad Fiedel
Dean King, Joel King
Robert Q. Lovett
Doro Vlado Hreljanovic, David Sheldon, V. Paul Hreljanovic
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Lieberman
Screenplay
Mark Arywitz
Screenplay
Jeff Lieberman
Director
Dean King
Director of Photography
David Sheldon
Producer
Michele Logan
Costume Design
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Robert Q. Lovett
Editor
Joel King
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Before Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn was directed by Jeff Lieberman.
Who stars in Just Before Dawn?
The principal cast of Just Before Dawn includes George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Chris Lemmon, Gregg Henry, Deborah Benson.
When was Just Before Dawn released and how long is it?
Just Before Dawn was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Before Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Before Dawn was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).