Dead by Dawn (1998)

It was the best of times... When Tim Marsh has a chance encounter with old high school buddy Don White, his life changes forever. Tim and his wife Wendy quickly find themselves drawn into ... See full summary »

Director:

James Salisbury

Writer:

Stephen Downing

Stars:

Shannon Tweed, Bill Ferrell, Ted Prior

Cast

Cast overview:
Shannon Tweed	...	Wendy Marsh
Bill Ferrell	...	Tim Marsh
Ted Prior	...	Don White
Jodie Fisher	...	Kim White
Ron Robbins	...	Lieutenant Jack Matthews
Cassandra Gava	...	Liz
John Timmons	...	Jimmy
Robin Joi Brown	...	Sharon
Aaron McPherson	...	Cop #2
Rosemary Beldon	...	Caterer
David Joe Garcia	...	Gardener

Storyline

It was the best of times... When Tim Marsh has a chance encounter with old high school buddy Don White, his life changes forever. Tim and his wife Wendy quickly find themselves drawn into Don's world, a dizzying orgy of exclusive parties, exotic cars and beautiful women. In the hills high above Hollywood, life is a party that never stops. For Tim, who has struggled since high school, the good times are alluring and seductive. But the good times are not what they seem. As the Marsh's are sucked deeper and deeper into Don's world, they soon discover that they cannot go back. Manipulation and seduction lead to blackmail, deception, and before long, a brutal murder. Tim finds himself at the center of a murder investigation and elaborate insurance scheme involving Don's wife. Dead By Dawn is a cautionary tale about the intoxicating effects of power, money and sex.

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Taglines:

They were once the best of friends, but tonight someone will be... Dead by Dawn

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brainiac Films, Vista Street Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Robot Chicken: Lust for Puppets (2006)

User Reviews

Shannon Tweed gives her best performance

Dead By Dawn is a neat little thriller. Shannon Tweed, the queen of B-movies, has probably never given a better performance than she does in this story of a basically good man duped into an insurance scheme and murder by his old high school buddy. This film has surprisingly excellent acting, including strong performances by Jodie Fisher and Cassandra Gava. There is loads of atmosphere and suspense and unlike most straight to video Shannon Tweed movies, Dead By Dawn is really a complex, tightly written thriller.