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Just Before Dawn (Blu-ray) (1980)
Five campers arrive in the mountains to examine some property they have bought, but are warned by the forest ranger Roy McLean that a huge machete wielding maniac has been terrorising the area.Director: Jeff Lieberman
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:*The Film - U.S. Theatrical Version (90:33)
*The Film - International Theatrical Version (102:37)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Two separate encodes on BD25.
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Extras:*The Film - U.S. Theatrical Version (90:52)
*The Film - International Theatrical Version (102:35)
2019 introduction with stars Jamie Rose and Gregg Henry (2:47)
2019 interview with actor Gregg Henry (13:48)
2019 interview with actress Jamie Rose (15:34)
2019 interview with actor Chris Lemmon (28:05)
2019 interview with producer David Sheldon (30:50)
"Lions, Tigers, and Inbred Twins" 2005 vintage interview with actors Chris Lemmon, Jamie Rose & John Hunsaker, producer David Sheldon, and writer Mark Arywitz (50:49)*
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Fifth Floor" Trailer 1 (0:32)
- "The Fifth Floor" Trailer 2 (0:32)
- "Street Law" (0:29)
- "The Dark" (2:34)
- "Conquest" (1:25)
- "Blackout" (0:32)
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Subtitles:English HoH (optional; on theatrical version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):U.S. Theatrical Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
International Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Two separate encodes on a BD50.
Includes a limited edition slipcover in the first pressing. Reversible sleeve with alternate cover art. Packaging incorrectly states that the original theatrical trailer is included.
*This version of the documentary runs seventeen minutes shorter than the version on the Shriek Show DVD (removing the entirety of director Jeff Lieberman's input).
Available directly from Ronin Flix and DiabolikDVD -
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Extras:*The Film - U.S. Theatrical Version (90:52)
*The Film - International Theatrical Version (102:35)
2019 introduction with stars Jamie Rose and Gregg Henry (2:47)
2019 interview with actor Gregg Henry (13:48)
2019 interview with actress Jamie Rose (15:34)
2019 interview with actor Chris Lemmon (28:05)
2019 interview with producer David Sheldon (30:50)
"Lions, Tigers, and Inbred Twins" 2005 vintage interview with actors Chris Lemmon, Jamie Rose & John Hunsaker, producer David Sheldon, and writer Mark Arywitz (50:49)*
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Fifth Floor" Trailer 1 (0:32)
- "The Fifth Floor" Trailer 2 (0:32)
- "Street Law" (0:29)
- "The Dark" (2:34)
- "Conquest" (1:25)
- "Blackout" (0:32)
- "Screams of a Winter Night" (0:30) -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional; on theatrical version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):U.S. Theatrical Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
International Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Two separate encodes on a BD50.
*This version of the documentary runs seventeen minutes shorter than the version on the Shriek Show DVD (removing the entirety of director Jeff Lieberman's input). -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by writer Justin Kerswell, moderated by Callum Waddell (2017)
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Extras:*The Film - US Theatrical Version (90:30)
*The Film - International Theatrical Version (102:37)
"Jeff Before Dawn: Recollections of a Slasher Classic" 2017 interview with director Jeff Lieberman (9:57)
"Grindhouse All-Stars: Notes from the Sleaze-Cinema Underground" 2017 documentary (34:24)
On Location Still Gallery (3:56)
Theatrical Trailer #1 (2:32)
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Subtitles:English (theatrical version only, English dialogue only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version
English LPCM 2.0 Mono
International Version
English Dolby TrueHD 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversble cover and a liner notes booklet by Callum Waddell (first pressing only).
The US theatrical cut is taken from a new scan of the internegative; the international theatrical cut is taken from a vintage, unrestored print. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Jeff Liebermann (2005)
Theatrical Trailer (4:47)
Extended Scenes from the Internatioanl Version (20:06)
Still Gallery (6:52)
Trailer Show:
- "Skinner"
- "Stripped to Kill"
- "Unseen"
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Release title: "Vor Morgengrauen".
Available in three different mediabook covers: Cover A limited to 666 copies, Cover B limited to 333 copies, and a standard mediabook combo, as well as a keep case Blu-ray edition -
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2019 or 2021 US editions, the UK edition, and the German mediabook each have exclusive extras.
There are essentially two main versions of the film and one hybrid cut:
1.) US theatrical cut - 91 minutes.
2.) International theatrical cut - 103 minutes.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Code Red - No cuts - Contains both US theatrical version (90:33) and the international theatrical version (102:37)
- Blu-ray ALL America- Code Red - No cuts - Contains both US theatrical version (90:52) and the international theatrical version (102:35)
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Edition America- Code Red - No cuts - Contains both US theatrical version (90:52) and the international theatrical version (102:35)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - Contains both US theatrical version (90:30) and the international theatrical version (102:37)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- cmv-Laservision / AL!VE - No cuts - U.S. theatrical version (90:31)
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 08/11/13
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 29/01/21UPDATE LOG:
08/11/13: Initial entry
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
18/11/13: Updated extras for Code Red release.
19/06/17: Added UK disc from 88 Films.
14/12/17: Corrected detail on UK release.
07/01/18: Updated UK subtitles.
29/01/21: Added 2021 standard edition.
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