Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity. From the recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2, to the newly announced movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, there's no shortage of excitement for fans. Until Dawn was a standout title during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching. The game's high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jumpscares made it a fan favorite.
While the Until Dawn movie draws its name from the game, it charts its own course. According to IGN’s review, it "shares a title and some key details with the game that inspired it, though it mostly tries to do its own thing – to mixed results." Despite this, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep the interest alive.
For those eager to watch Until Dawn, here’s how you can catch it:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major theater chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn is set to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be available for streaming around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be available on digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The VOD release typically depends on the movie's box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows becoming the norm, you might be able to rent it by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------Although the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 game, it introduces new characters and a unique plot. Here's the official synopsis:
"One year after her sister disappeared, Clover and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they soon encounter a masked killer who murders them one by one. However, when they mysteriously wake up at the beginning of the same night, they're forced to relive the terror over and over again."
From IGN’s Review of the Original Until Dawn Game:
"At its best, Until Dawn is a gleefully cheesy homage to horror movies, set in a world built by a developer that clearly adores the genre. Although its thrills are tempered by a lack of story cohesion, its robust choice-and-consequence system and keen eye on horror’s most ridiculous tropes makes Until Dawn ultimately worth playing."
Until Dawn Cast and Characters
The screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was crafted by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, and directed by David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation). The cast includes:
- Ella Rubin as Clover
- Michael Cimino as Max
- Odessa A'zion as Nina
- Ji-young Yoo as Megan
- Belmont Cameli as Abel
- Maia Mitchell as Melanie
- Peter Stormare as Hill
Until Dawn Rating and Runtime
Until Dawn is rated R for its intense scenes of bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
