Demons At Dawn

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	Amber Doig-Thorne	Charlotte Craig
	Dani Thompson	Rachael Dubois
	Andy Gatenby	Christian Bellows
	Jon-Paul Gates	Randolph Fensterheim
	Crystal Huang	ChaoFeng Mei
	Greg Dodder	Chase Richards
	BJ Mezek	Dr. Morrison
	John Altman	Carlos Rudinski
	Jimmy 'The Bee' Bennett	Samuel Merryman
	Marvin Maddicks Jr.	Seb Tanner
	Chris Sanders	Levi Saracen
	Vicki Glover	Debbie Collins
	Amy DiLorenzo	Chelsea Wright
	William 'Bill' Connor	Miles Rogan
	Bill Victor Arucan	Judge Marcus Rosario
	Hilary Davis	Denise Craig
	Jack Easton	Johnny Kramer
	Mike Galindo	Matias Molina
	Sophia Jiang	Jia Zhang
	Amanda Himsworth	Teri Holmes
	Hans Hernke	Ray Grant
	Dave Shecter	Tony Rose
	Michael Della Pia	Jed Thomas
	Paris LaLonde	Mike Callaghan
	William Marshall	Daniel Collins

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Director	Randy Kent
Writer	Chris Sanders
Producer	Sever Aleksa, Steven Robert Alexander, Tommy Anderson, Jamie Apple, Bill Victor Arucan, Scott Barbella-Landy, B. Luciano Barsuglia, Tom Harold Batchelder, Brian Bell, Austin Bitikofer, Kurt Boyd, Philip Brocklehurst, Ned Capitani, Heather Carson, Kyle Clarington, Gayla Connolly, William 'Bill' Connor, Carlos Omar De Leon, Jeff Descoteaux, Amy DiLorenzo, Barry DuFrain, Erica Dyer, Danyel Enderle, Mark Flemmich, Sophia Flemmich, Mike Galindo, Malachy Fergus Godfrey, Reece Goodall, Adam Hartwick, Chasity Ann Hebert
Musician	Les Cadavre Exquiss
Photography	Jonathan Beckett, Spinnaker Greenberg

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My quick rating - 3,3/10. Never seen a clear backhand slap that knocked someone unconscious like that before LOL. A big problem with this movie is they are playing it far too seriously and took way too long to even get to anything supernatural or considered horror. In the shadowy corridors of crime and the occult, this flick attempts to weave a tale of redemption and demonic intrigue. Unfortunately, this film falls victim to its own ambitions, resulting in a lackluster narrative that struggles to find its footing. Despite a few fervent defenders, this movie does little to justify its inflated ratings, standing at a questionable 5.8 (at the time of writing) that is bound to plummet further. The premise, following a retired hitman forced back into the game to combat a Satanic cult, holds promise. Yet, the execution falters under the weight of uninspired directing (Randy Kent), lackluster design choices, and a script that often feels more like a checklist of genre tropes than a genuinely engaging story. It's just barely passable as entertainment, hovering frustratingly close to the realm of stupidity without ever managing to escape its gravitational pull. Passion clearly fueled this project; you can sense the dedication of the cast and crew to deliver something unique. Regrettably, the film's potential is squandered by its inability to break free from a lack of ideas and a non-existent budget. This is one of those times I don't think the budget was the problem though. While it's evident that everyone involved cared deeply about the project, passion alone cannot elevate a film to greatness. Technical aspects, notably the special effects, and makeup, are where this film stumbles the most. The reliance on plugin-based effects results in visuals that lack the necessary punch to evoke genuine fear or awe. The makeup, although interesting in concept, fails to achieve the level of artistry required to make you react in any other way but laugh. Calling this film a "masterpiece" would be an exaggeration of epic proportions. Instead, it's a lukewarm addition to the genre, a movie that you can safely skip without missing out on anything substantial. In the vast landscape of horror cinema, this is a forgettable apparition, haunting the peripheries of the genre without ever truly becoming a noteworthy presence. If you're seeking a gripping, well-executed tale of supernatural terror, you'd be wise to look elsewhere. This film, despite its best intentions, simply doesn't offer enough to warrant your time or attention.

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