Deadbeat at Dawn
Goose leaves the gang life behind after pleas from his girlfriend. But it isn't long before he's pulled back into the world of violence.
Why it matters
A raw, scrappy dive into 80s street gang violence that wears its low-budget roots like a badge of honor.
- Early work from Jim Van Bebber, whose gritty vision foreshadows his cult reputation in underground horror.
- No polish, all pulse — practical fight choreography and bruising practical effects capture a brutal, lived-in roughness.
- Perfect for fans of punk-infused, DIY genre cinema where atmosphere and attitude outweigh narrative gloss.
- A snapshot of Midwest indie horror before the internet era, soaked in desperation and loyalty gone wrong.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
57
Survival
33
