Is Just Before Dawn scary?

MyCinema has not rated Just Before Dawn for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Just Before Dawn in the US?

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How long is Just Before Dawn?

Just Before Dawn runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Is Just Before Dawn suitable for kids?

Just Before Dawn is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19811h 30mHorror / Thriller

Just Before Dawn

Name: Just Before Dawn
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1981-10-14
Duration: 90 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Just Before Dawn at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 30m

At 1h 30m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

No US listings

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TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 151 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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It is a regular evening's length at 1h 30m.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 151 votes.
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Questions about Just Before Dawn

Is Just Before Dawn scary?: MyCinema has not rated Just Before Dawn for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Just Before Dawn in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Just Before Dawn in the US.
How long is Just Before Dawn?: Just Before Dawn runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Is Just Before Dawn suitable for kids?: Just Before Dawn is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.