Before Dawn (2012)

Before Dawn (2012)
(18) Horror
Director - Dominic Brunt
Writers - Mark Illis (screenplay), Joanne Mitchell (story)

Stars - Dominic Brunt, Joanne Mitchell


So you think you know Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk the loveable vet from ITV's Emmerdale, think again. Brunt has made his debut as a director, with a story co-written by his wife Joanne Mitchell in an intriguing, thought provoking movie that just happens to have zombies in it.

I saw this film at UK Festivals of Zombie Culture 2012, and it is one of the best films I have seen for a while, the story is based around an estranged couple, trying to rebuild their marriage by going away for a weekend in a remote cottage. The story and locations are extremely intimate, and the story changes from trying to save their marriage to trying to save the person you love, but there are many flaws in the couples relationship, and many good twists. 

The lack of body language communication between Alex (Brunt) and Meg (Mitchell) screams volumes as the film progresses making the couple seem to be doomed to fail but it is definitely worth watching for the characters progression.

I would recommend this not only to Zombie enthusiasts but any lover that enjoys close, intense movies, such as Pontypool (2008) with many character twists and beautiful locations. However, the film highlights the extent of communication breakdown in a relationship, and the realization of losing the person you love.

http://www.beforedawnmovie.com/trailer.html