Video game adaptations are all the rage these days. From the recently released Minecraft Movie to the Devil May Cry anime and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2, the trend is undeniable. Now, we're gearing up for a cinematic take on Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
I recall Until Dawn launching during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, a game that was just as thrilling to watch as it was to play. It boasted high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and some truly memorable jump scares. However, the upcoming movie seems to draw inspiration primarily from the game's title, rather than its storyline. According to IGN's review, the film "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 keep me intrigued.
If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here's what 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 eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix about 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?
Until Dawn will also be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video before it hits streaming services. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------While the Until Dawn movie takes inspiration from the 2014 survival horror game, it introduces new characters and a fresh 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 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 bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
