Just Before Dawn

Just Before Dawn scared me in a way I haven't been scared for years.

There's a steadiness to the pacing, a subtle realism to the attacks, and creative shots for suspense that set the film apart.

Fans of slasher films should be drawn to the blood and gore that is so beautifully shot and is not as graphic as it could have been.

The film's lush locations -- the mossy forest with its prehistoric ferns, huge trees, rocky cliffs and misty waterfalls -- add not just production value but a sense of urgency and conviction to the smart script's subtle environmental message...