The Dawn (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Dawn is a 2020 drama thriller directed by Brandon Slagle, starring Jonathan Bennett as William, Devanny Pinn and Stacey Dash. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $140,710 worldwide on a $110,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Brandon Slagle
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- Budget
- $110K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dawn About?
The premise of The Dawn without spoilers.
Following a devastating incident, Matija finds his life irrevocably changed and forced into a perilous journey of self-discovery. He must confront difficult moral choices amidst a world descending into turmoil. As a new dawn breaks, it reveals a path requiring him to face inner demons and seek a way to overcome profound trauma and find redemption.
The Dawn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- irish woman
- hitting oneself on the head
- dirt
- novice nun
- teenage girl rides a bicycle
- pennsylvania
- confession to a priest
- convent
- teenage girl wears a nightgown
- native american
- tapping
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- prequel
- hammer
- water wheel
- policeman
- world war one veteran
- voice over diary
- saying grace
- flies in mouth
- dark ominous foreboding
- suicide door
- husband murders wife
- woman tied to a bed
- hearing name
- dinner bell
- 10 years later
- woman wears a nightgown
- can't distinguish reality from fantasy
- mirror
- nuns
- shadow figure
- family killed
- time jump
- priest
- pokies
- woman with a past
- great grandfather
- younger version of character
- woman wears a nightgown outside
- year 1922
- necklace
- reference to stock market crash of 1929
- nightmare
- killed with a hammer
- ticking clock
- hand
- cardinal the bird
- father murders his children
- church on fire
The Dawn Cast & Characters
Jonathan Bennett leads the cast as William, with Devanny Pinn as Rose and Stacey Dash as Sister Ella. Directed by Brandon Slagle; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brandon Slagle
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Jonathan Bennett as William -
Devanny Pinn as Rose -
Stacey Dash as Sister Ella - Rachel Grubb as Sister Margaret
Also Starring in The Dawn
· 11 more- Amanda Day Sister Lillie
- Ryan Kiser Jeremiah
- Ronnie Kerr
- Heather Wynters Reverend Mother Agnes
- Scott C. Roe Sgt. Sales
- Susan Slaughter Sister Isabel
- Andrew E. Wheeler Father Henry
- Teilor Grubbs Young Rose
- Julie Rose Frances
- J. Spencer
- Dave Goryl
More from Brandon Slagle
More films directed by Brandon Slagle, best-rated first: The Flood, Arena Wars, Affinity and Battle for Saipan.
The Dawn Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate The Dawn 3.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 26/100, strongest in art & craft (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).
The Dawn Echo Score Breakdown
Weak overall reception reflects the film’s uneven execution across most areas. Characterization and narrative structure are frequently cited as wooden and confusing, while production elements suffer from amateurish direction and occasional editing lapses. Sensory aspects draw mixed responses, with some praise for tension-building sound design offset by critiques of cheesy music and hollow effects. In net, The Dawn struggles to sustain engagement or warrant repeat viewings, offering limited appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits uneven execution delivered through amateurish direction and rough editing. While there are moments of striking visual composition and polished camera movement, these are undercut by crude production design and pacing lapses. On balance, the artistic elements feel inconsistent and fail to sustain a coherent visual style.
- Character & Emotion 15
When it comes to character and emotion, the performances feel largely wooden and unconvincing. Reviews highlight flat acting, lack of character development, and minimal emotional engagement throughout key scenes. Even subdued moments of sincerity fail to establish genuine empathy. Overall, the character work remains unengaging and rarely resonates on an emotional level.
- Story & Flow 20
In terms of story and flow, the narrative struggles with coherence and pacing. Viewers frequently point to confusing timelines, slow progression, and a script that fails to clarify key motivations. A late structural twist offers fleeting intrigue but arrives too late to remedy earlier disjunctions. Overall, the story remains muddled and disengaging.
- Sensory Experience 40
In terms of sensory experience, the film’s sound design and score produce mixed impressions. Some tension-building audio cues and techno bursts generate momentary engagement, but numerous viewers report cheesy music, inconsistent sound mixing, and a lack of effective effects. Visual style shows occasional flair yet lacks cohesion. On balance, the sensory execution feels uneven.
- Rewatch Factor 10
When it comes to rewatch value, the film offers little incentive for repeat viewings. Most feedback describes the experience as tedious, with minimal memorable moments or rewarding discoveries upon reflection. Although a few sequences display stylistic promise, they prove insufficient to warrant revisiting. Overall, rewatch appeal is negligible.
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IMDb 3.3 /10
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
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The Dawn Box Office & Budget
The Dawn grossed $140,710 worldwide on a $110,000 budget, 1.3 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$140.7K
1.3× its budget
- International
- $140.7K
- Budget
- $110K
The Dawn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Dawn.
The Dawn Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “The Dawn (2020)” and “Світанок”.
- Also known as
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- The Dawn (2020)
- Світанок
- Прокляття Роуз
- The Amityville Dawn
- 黎明
- השחר
- Проклятие монахини Роуз
- A Maldição de Rose
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The Dawn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Dawn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dawn?
The Dawn runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Dawn released?
The Dawn was released on January 10, 2020.
Who directed The Dawn?
The Dawn was directed by Brandon Slagle.
More films by Brandon Slagle Who is in the cast of The Dawn?
The Dawn stars Jonathan Bennett as William, Devanny Pinn as Rose and Stacey Dash as Sister Ella, among 15 credited actors.
How much did The Dawn make at the box office?
The Dawn grossed $140,710 worldwide on a budget of $110,000.
How is The Dawn rated?
The Dawn has 3.3/10 on IMDb, 61% on TMDB and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Dawn have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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