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10 Best Movies Like Dead Before Dawn

If you loved Dead Before Dawn, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Men in the City 2

Men in the City 2

2011★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The sequel of the "Men in the city" movie which reunites all the characters....

#2
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

2020★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A rich and nasty woman returns to her hometown to evict everyone but discovers the true meaning of Christmas thanks to the local townsfolk – and an actual angel. Features 14 origin...

#3
Darkroom

Darkroom

2013★ 4.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Michelle kills three of her friends in a horrific car accident while driving under the influence. After rehab, Michelle takes a job recommended by her counselor that lands her trap...

#4
Detention of the Dead

Detention of the Dead

2012★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Comedy & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies....

#5
Wavelength

Wavelength

1983★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to ...

#6
Schmidts Katze

Schmidts Katze

2015★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Before Dawn for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the death of his mother, shy Werner Schmidt finally starts looking for a partner. But on his dates, the electronics-enthusiastic, organized single man unfortunately only come...