Dead Before Dawn 3D

Dead Before Dawn 3D

Year: 2013

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: April Mullen

AdventureHorrorComedy

A group of college students inadvertently unleashes an ancient curse during a night out, transforming their celebration into a desperate fight for survival. They discover that even a brief look can trigger devastating chaos, resulting in either immediate death or a horrifying transformation into flesh-eating undead. Now, they must find a way to navigate this perilous new reality and escape the escalating danger.

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1

Casper's Burden

Casper Galloway stands vigilant in his grandfather Horus's Occult Barn, feeling the weight of responsibility heavily upon him. The tragic death of his father during a shop incident haunts him, causing a profound fear of anything that could threaten his safety.

Occult Barn
2

Horus's Achievement

Horus returns home from receiving a lifetime achievement award, bringing with him a trophy and a grave warning. He instructs Casper to keep everyone away from a cursed urn adorned with a skull, revealing its ominous history tied to Casper's great-grandfather.

Occult Barn
3

Charlotte's Visit

Charlotte, the girl who has caught Casper's eye, visits the Occult Barn, prompting him to impress her by offering a complimentary item to customers. However, his attempt spirals out of control as friends join in, drawn to the atmosphere of the Barn.

Occult Barn
4

The Unleashing

In a moment of carelessness, Casper drops the cursed urn, inadvertently releasing dark energies into the barn. This act triggers a series of strange occurrences that put Casper and his friends in grave danger.

Occult Barn
5

The Zemon Curse

Despite Casper's panicked warnings about the unleashed curse, his friends dismiss him as paranoid, jokingly creating a curse involving hickeys. This curse, known as 'zemon,' designates a fate of gruesome death followed by rising from the grave.

6

Race Against Time

With the curse looming over them, Casper's friends realize they have until dawn to break it or face dire consequences. Their frantic search for solutions leads to nothing as they grapple with the reality of their situation.

7

Chaos on the Field

As 10 PM strikes, chaos breaks loose on the football field, where players and cheerleaders succumb to the curse's malignance. Casper witnesses the horrifying consequences of their earlier prank, heightening his sense of urgency.

10 PM Football Field
8

Desperate Discoveries

Casper finds himself in a panic when he discovers his mother in the bathroom, unaware of the supernatural dangers surrounding them. His concerns grow as he realizes the severity of the unfolding events.

Home
9

Outnumbered

In a grim scene at the football field, Casper and his friend Becky confront the terrifying sight of lifeless bodies. They must urgently figure out how to stop the zemons before they, too, become victims.

Football Field
10

Seeking Refuge

Casper and his friends take refuge in the home of Seth, another member of their group. They confer about the curse's dreadful implications and discuss their dwindling options as the clock continues to count down.

Seth's Home
11

Horus's Disbelief

Horus returns to see the havoc wreaked by the curse, his disbelief turning quickly into despair. Just before he can impart crucial knowledge, he falls victim to the curse himself, leaving Casper and friends in dire straits.

Occult Barn
12

Gathering the Components

Determined to reverse the curse, Casper and his friends gather necessary items, including ashes from the urn and a human skull. Each item is a critical piece in attempting to re-imprison the malevolent spirit.

13

Last Stand

As their friends continue to fall to the zemon curse, only Casper and Charlotte are left standing. They uncover an ancient secret revealing that Casper's sacrifice may be necessary to ultimately break the curse.

14

A Moment of Hope

Before Casper can make the ultimate sacrifice, time reverses back to the moment before the urn shattered. They retain the memories of their harrowing experiences, ensuring that they could avoid the same curse again.

15

A New Beginning

Casper and Charlotte celebrate their graduation with Horus as they make plans for their future in the Occult Barn. Horus hints at taking a vacation, but as they share a moment, they inadvertently knock over the urn, triggering a foreboding realization.

Occult Barn

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