Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, and the latest to join the fray is the movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This film arrives on the heels of other notable adaptations like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Until Dawn was originally released during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, making it a thrilling experience to both play and watch. With its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jumpscares, it captured the hearts of many horror enthusiasts.
However, the movie seems to take only the name and a few key elements from the game, opting for a fresh narrative. As IGN's review of Until Dawn states, 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 divergence, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans intrigued.
If you're eager to see Until Dawn in theaters or wondering about its streaming availability, here's everything you need to know:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:
- Fandango
- Regal Theaters
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Alamo Drafthouse
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix roughly four months after their theatrical release. Following this pattern, Until Dawn should be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before its streaming debut, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming the norm, Until Dawn might be available for rental by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------While technically inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a unique storyline. 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 Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and helmed by director David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features the following cast:
- 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 depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
