Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity, with recent releases like the Minecraft movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2 capturing fans' attention. Now, we're seeing the arrival of a film inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
I vividly recall Until Dawn launching during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" phenomenon. It was a game that was equally entertaining to watch others play as it was to experience firsthand. The game was praised for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and its ability to deliver some truly memorable jump scares.
However, the new movie seems to draw more from the game's title than its plot. According to IGN's review, the Until Dawn movie "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, my curiosity and love for horror films keep me eager to see what it brings to the screen.
If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it will be available for streaming, here are the details you need:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains like:
- Fandango
- Regal Theaters
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Alamo Drafthouse
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The movie will eventually be available for streaming on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night became available on Netflix four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting Netflix, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rent through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the film's box office performance. Given the trend toward shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available for digital rental by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
Although 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, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm. The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- 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 and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
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