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"Dawning" unfolds in the eerie tranquility of a Northern Minnesota lake cabin, a backdrop steeped in natural beauty and latent tension. Here, a brother and sister reunite with their father and stepmother, their reunion marked not by warmth but by strained small talk and uneasy silences. The unsettling quiet of the first night is shattered by an abrupt tragedy as the family's cherished pet is discovered gravely injured.
Just as the family grapples with this shock, a stranger materializes within their sanctuary, claiming to be their savior. His arrival, while ominous, disturbs more than just the cabin's peace. He is potentially under the influence of an unseen "presence", his cryptic warnings igniting fear and suspicion amongst the family members.
This unexpected intrusion unsettles the already fragile equilibrium within the cabin, rapidly eroding their veneer of civility. The family's inherent mistrust and their inability to manage the mounting pressure expose their vulnerabilities. As the tension escalates, the stranger's cryptic prophecy seems to be unfolding - whatever lurks in the darkness is ready to finish what it has begun.
This suspenseful tale of "Dawning" explores the terrifying prospect of an unseen threat and the devastating impact it has on a family's harmony, questioning the very nature of trust, fear, and survival.
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Dawning is a horror movie featuring Najarra Townsend and directed by Gregg Holtgrewe.
Dawning is currently streaming on Hoopla.