- Sony's film adaptation of Until dawn will not completely adapt the story of the video game
- It will feature a new cast of characters who will be trapped in a completely different story.
- Apparently it will be released in April.
We are no strangers to video game adaptations and Until dawn is just the latest to get a live action count. Adaptations like this can range from cool (aka the last of us) or the downright horrible (borderlandsanyone?), so I always get nervous when there's a new one in play. However, new details about Until dawnThe big screen treatment has filled me with a little more confidence.
Much like how Prime Video chose to approach radioactive dustIt has been revealed that Supermassive Games' hit horror game will not follow the same story as that featured in its identically titled game. Confirmation of this came at CES 2025, with Sony revealing its Until dawn The film will feature new characters who will face new threats, so it will not be a direct adaptation of the game. What will make it recognizable Until dawn is the fact that the film will feature Peter Stormare, who will reprise his role as Dr. Alan Hill from the game.
For me, this is a very good thing. It gives filmmakers the opportunity to play with the themes we know and love, especially within the slasher genre, and offer something unique. For fans of the game and anyone who hasn't played it. Considering Until dawn is a cinematic game where you choose your own adventure. I really don't want a movie that repeats the original plot but rather has to make specific decisions based on those presented in the game. No, I want to see something new and scary. , and exciting. In my opinion, the last of us is the only adaptation that has really hit the straight adaptation route, and even then, they chose to approach certain themes differently or, in some cases, expand on the story depicted in Naughty Dog's award-winning post-apocalyptic drama game.
What else do we know about the movie Until Dawn?
David F. Sandberg directs the Until dawn movie. Considering that he was behind the bright Lights off. which is based on a short film, is no stranger to adapting things to new media, particularly horror. So, it seems like this adaptation is in good hands for him. It's also scheduled for release in April 2025, but we haven't seen any trailers or images yet, so there's no telling if it will be as atmospheric or campy as Supermassive's game is.
There is also a new cast attached, with the exception of Peter Stormare as mentioned above. We don't know anything about the roles yet, but actors like Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo and Odessa A'zion are set to star in one of the new films of 2025. We hope they deliver performances as good, if not better, as those of the star cast that populated Until dawnThe video game.
