"Just Before Dawn" isn't exactly ground-breaking in its plot but the film does manage to sustain some suspense as well as a steady pace. A very good performance from talented character actor, George Kennedy is a plus. He should have been in the film much more as he is the only person who makes an effort. Even so, he certainly makes the most of his screen time.
A group of young campers are on holiday amongst mother nature in the grassy hills but are warned by Kennedy to stay away from the area. Naturally, the characters don't listen and pretty soon tragedy occurs.
The violence is pretty grim most of the time and leaves little to the imagination. The setting is ideal as you are rooting for the campers to survive the mad killer who is on the loose and that there is no one nearby who can help.
A minor classic that deserves repeated viewing.
Review of Just Before Dawn
