Dead Before Dawn
Based upon a true story. Wife with young family finds life becoming unbearable with her successful, but violent and abusive, husband. After filing for divorce, she quickly learns that her husband, through fear of his personal life embarrassing his clients, has commissioned an assassin to murder her before going to court. Unfortunately, for him, the hired assassin turns out to be an FBI agent. The FBI convince her that she must “pretend” to have been murdered in order to prove her husband’s involvement.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers are haunted by a ghostly presence after one of them discovers an old, cursed videotape. As the supernatural entity begins to pick them off one by one, they must uncover the tape's dark history and find a way to break the curse before they all meet a gruesome end. The film blends elements of supernatural horror with a slasher-like pursuit.
Critical Reception
Dead Before Dawn (1993) is generally considered a minor entry in the direct-to-video horror genre of the early 1990s. While it tapped into the popular VHS market and featured some of the era's typical horror tropes, it received largely mediocre reviews, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and low production values. Audiences familiar with the genre might find some nostalgic appeal, but it is not widely recognized for critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies heavily on horror clichés.
- The low budget is evident in the production and special effects.
- A forgettable entry in the 90s direct-to-video horror scene.
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Fun Fact
The film was released directly to VHS, a common distribution method for many independent horror films during the 1990s.
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