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Vicky Dawson

Vicky Dawson is an American actress best known for her role in the 1981 cult slasher film The Prowler, where she played the lead character Pam MacDonald. The Prowler is a horror classic among fans for its intense gore and special effects by Tom Savini, making Dawson's performance particularly memorable to genre enthusiasts. Dawson also appeared on popular TV shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including Ryan’s Hope, a soap opera where she had a recurring role. While her film and TV appearances were somewhat limited, The Prowler has given her lasting recognition in the horror community.

Known for

Toy Phone
Toy Phone
2023 • Evelyn
The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart
2022 • Mrs. Godfrey
Amazon Queen
Amazon Queen
2021 • Maggie Chambers
Old, New & Blue
Old, New & Blue
2020 • Becky
False Hopes
False Hopes
2020 • Martha McKenzie
Toxicity
Toxicity
2019
Those She Left Behind
Those She Left Behind
1989 • Mrs. Kroyer
The Prowler
The Prowler
1981 • Pam MacDonald

Full filmography

Toy Phone
Toy Phone
2023 • Evelyn
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The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart
2022 • Mrs. Godfrey
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Amazon Queen
Amazon Queen
2021 • Maggie Chambers
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False Hopes
False Hopes
2020 • Martha McKenzie
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The Prowler
The Prowler
1981 • Pam MacDonald
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Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
1981 • Mary Ann
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Breaking Up
Breaking Up
1978 • Amy Hammil
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Vicky Dawson – Biography, Known For & Filmography