''Damned by Dawn'' is a 2009 Australian independent horror film written and directed by
Brett Anstey, starring
Renee Willner,
Bridget Neval
Bridget Neval (born 13 February 1985) also known as Bridget Phillips is a retired Indian-born Australian actress. She has been in various television programs including ''Wicked Science'' and but is most famous for her portrayal of Lana Crawford ...
,
Dawn Klingberg,
Danny Alder,
Peter Stratford,
Taryn Eva and
Mark Taylor. It was released in
United States
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on Blu-ray and DVD by
Image Entertainment
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on 9 November 2010.
Plot
Claire (
Renee Willner) goes to see her family living in a squalid farm after 18 months with her boyfriend Paul (
Danny Alder). When Claire arrives, she brings with her a mysterious vase containing specific instructions. Living on the farm are her father Bill (
Peter Stratford), her younger sister Jen (
Taryn Eva) and her old grandmother Nana (
Dawn Klingberg) who is about to die after a long illness. She starts speaking to Claire about a strange woman known as "The
Banshee
A banshee ( ; Modern Irish , from sga, ben síde , "woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening. Her name i ...
" (
Bridget Neval
Bridget Neval (born 13 February 1985) also known as Bridget Phillips is a retired Indian-born Australian actress. She has been in various television programs including ''Wicked Science'' and but is most famous for her portrayal of Lana Crawford ...
) that will take care of her after the death. At first, Claire thinks that her grandmother is raving, but afterwards she starts hearing piercing screams and a female figure enters in their house, walking towards Nana's room. Claire learns that the Banshee actually exists, and has to fight against this female ghost and her spirits wanting to damn the entire family.
Cast
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Renee Willner as Claire, a young woman involved in the fight against the Banshee in order to save her family.
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Bridget Neval
Bridget Neval (born 13 February 1985) also known as Bridget Phillips is a retired Indian-born Australian actress. She has been in various television programs including ''Wicked Science'' and but is most famous for her portrayal of Lana Crawford ...
as the Banshee, an evil female spirit wanting to damn Claire's family.
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Danny Alder as Paul, Claire's boyfriend.
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Peter Stratford as Bill, Claire's father.
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Dawn Klingberg as Nana, Claire's dying grandmother.
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Taryn Eva as Jen, Claire's younger sister.
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Mark Taylor as Simmo.
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Nina Nicols as a ghost.
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Trent Schwarz as a ghost.
External links
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''Damned by Dawn DVD Review'' on Horror.about.com''Film Review: Damned by Dawn (2009)'' on HorrorNews.net''Damned by Dawn (2009)'' on Wildside Cinema
2009 films
Australian horror films
2009 horror films
Films shot in Australia
2000s English-language films
2000s Australian films
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