''Breaking Dawn'' is a 2004 American independent horror- thriller film written and directed by Mark Edwin Robinson. It is the directorial debut of Robinson, who was 22 at the time and saw the film showcased at the

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, Marché du Film and at The Hollywood Film Festival. The film stars Kelly Overton and James Haven.

Plot

Dawn, a young medical student is charged with uncovering the murder of a mental patient's mother. The patient, Don, holds many secrets and disturbs Dawn with his insane ramblings. As Dawn continues to investigate the murder, she believes Don's paranoia is out of control at the mention of a menacing figure named Malachi. She begins to question whether Malachi exists when she is stalked by a mysterious figure or if her imagination and Don's craziness are affecting her judgment.

Cast

* Kelly Overton as Dawn * James Haven as Don Wake * Sarah-Jane Potts as Anna * Hank Harris as Ted * Edie McClurg as Nurse Olivia * Kathryn Joosten as Neighbor * Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Attendant Rufus *

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as Mother * Joe Morton as Prof. Simon * Dave Ruby as Opie * Jennette McCurdy as Little Girl

Production

The film was shot over 18 days on 35 mm film in California.A Temecula man makes directorial debut with an indie film
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Music

The only song heard during the film is ''Here to Stay'' by Colombian-American composer and interpreter Arthur Yoria at the closing credits.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0366518, Breaking Dawn 2004 films American supernatural horror films American independent films American mystery films American horror thriller films Films directed by Mark Edwin Robinson Films shot in California Films set in psychiatric hospitals 2004 directorial debut films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films