Appears in 12 titles

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.

Filmography

The Prowler
5.9
The Prowler
1981
as Pam MacDonald
Carbon Copy
5.9
Carbon Copy
1981
as Mary Ann
False Hopes
6.9
False Hopes
2020
as Martha McKenzie
Amazon Queen
4.4
Amazon Queen
2021
as Maggie Chambers
Those She Left Behind
6.7
Those She Left Behind
1989
as Mrs. Kroyer
Toxicity
6.0
Toxicity
2019
Toy Phone
Toy Phone
2023
as Evelyn
Old, New & Blue
Old, New & Blue
2020
as Becky
Breaking Up
Breaking Up
1978
as Amy Hammil
The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart
2022
as Mrs. Godfrey