A group of college kids accidentally invoke a curse causing anyone they make eye contact with to commit suicide and turn into “zemons,” a mix of zombies and demons. The film follows their frantic quest to reverse the curse before it’s too late, leading to a chaotic adventure filled with humor, horror, and a race against time. They discover the curse is real during a football game, and their journey to fix things takes them from the Occult Barn to their college and beyond, culminating in a desperate act to save themselves and their town.
Length: 1h 28m
Genre: Adventure, Horror, Comedy
This Title is: Humorous and Terrifying
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Trailer
Cast
- Devon Bostick as Casper Galloway
- Christopher Lloyd as Horus Galloway
- Martha MacIsaac as Charlotte Baker
- Brandon Jay McLaren as Ricky “Dazzle” Darlington
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (Violence)
Content warnings include violence and horror themes.
Trivia
- The first Canadian stereoscopic live-action 3D feature film.
- Directed by April Mullen, marking her as the first woman to direct a live-action, fully 3D film in Canada.
- Filmed in 20 days around Niagara Falls, Canada.
Our Review
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Dead Before Dawn introduces a unique concept with its blend of comedy and horror elements. Despite some moments of hilarity and fresh perspectives on zombie lore, the execution struggles with a confusing script and cliché characters. The film’s innovative use of 3D and environmental consciousness during production stands out, yet overall reception is mixed, leaning towards a more critical view for lacking substance beyond its intriguing premise.
Critic Scores
Dead Before Dawn has received a mixed review by the critics
