OK, we're big fans of Jamie Bernadette here in The Basement. That's something we haven't tried to hide. Which is why it pains me to say her latest effort, Dead by Dawn, just isn't that good. The premise holds promise, as a man heads to his remote cabin wanting to commit suicide. His plans are put on hold, though, when he's forced to protect a kidnapped woman from a trio of sexual deviants and their sadistic games. What unfolds is one part Last House on the Left, and another part I Spit on Your Grave, less the impact of those earlier films. For the most part, Dead by Dawn lacks any real thrills to hold your attention until the final 10 minutes. Then all hell breaks loose, and the film actually gains some momentum. This means it's up to the cast to carry the movie. Sadly, most of them don't. Jamie is the one who truly shines. She's usually the scream queen/hero, but here she seems to be having the time of her life playing one of the bad guys. Her s...

Last week we called her the busiest woman in Hollywood. This week Jamie Bernadette has proved us right with a trailer and poster for yet another movie she's starring in, and this time she's one of the bad guys! Dead by Dawn is about a suicidal man in a remote cabin who must protect a kidnapped woman from three killers and their sadistic games. Sounds like our pint of ale, but how does it look? Check it: Yup, looks like our pint of ale too. Dead by Dawn also stars Kelcey Watson and Drew Lindsey. Sean Cain directs from a script by Wes Laurie, and you'll see it on DVD and Digital April 7. And we'll be watching. Source Rue Morgue