Movies like Just Before Dawn

A cornerstone of the slasher genre, Friday the 13th is essential viewing for those who delight in Just Before Dawn's style of terror. With a similar premise of young camp counselors facing a relentless murderer, this 1980 classic delivers on frights and has spawned a franchise beloved by horror enthusiasts.

The 1977 horror flick The Hills Have Eyes, directed by Wes Craven, shares the themes of survival and an unforgiving environment as seen in Just Before Dawn. Viewers who appreciate relentless adversaries and a fight for survival in a hostile setting will be right at home with this gritty and intense film.

If Just Before Dawn's blend of wilderness peril and teen horror struck a chord, then Sleepaway Camp is a natural next step. The 1983 film delivers creepy summer camp vibes alongside its iconic twist ending, making it a cult classic in the slasher genre.

For those who reveled in the isolated dread of Just Before Dawn, Madman (1982) provides another tale of campsite terror. The film tells of a summer camp haunted by a legendary murderer, and just like Just Before Dawn, mixes campfire legends with palpable suspense.

This 1983 film shares the backwoods horror elements present in Just Before Dawn, with a group of forest rangers and their girlfriends fighting for survival against an unseen assailant. The Final Terror offers dense atmosphere and suspense that will captivate viewers looking for a chilling woodland excursion.

The 1981 slasher film The Burning is a top pick for fans of Just Before Dawn, replete with a remote setting, gruesome kills, and a group of young campers being stalked by a vengeful killer. The raw intensity and practical effects will satisfy the appetite for 80s horror nostalgia.