Just Before Dawn
1981, English. Directed by Jeff Lieberman.
Will Anyone Survive Those Hours Just Before Dawn?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Just Before Dawn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 1981.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz, Jonas Middleton
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Just Before Dawn: quick answers
Is Just Before Dawn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Just Before Dawn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Just Before Dawn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Just Before Dawn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Just Before Dawn is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Just Before Dawn on?
Just Before Dawn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 1981. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Just Before Dawn?
If you liked Just Before Dawn, try Whisper, Alone, Creep.
Who directed Just Before Dawn?
Just Before Dawn (1981) was directed by Jeff Lieberman and stars George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Chris Lemmon.