Until Dawn Movie Reveals First Footage: Shockingly Different Than Video Game

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Once more, Sony’s team has made an unexpected move. They’ve unveiled a preview for the film adaptation of “Until Dawn” in a short clip, but it turns out that this movie bears little resemblance to the widely acclaimed video game.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel that the upcoming movie, while maintaining some intrigue, seems to bear little resemblance to the original game. It’s left me wondering why they didn’t opt for a different title instead of leveraging the intellectual property for what appears to be a swift financial gain.

What is the Until Dawn movie about?

In contrast to the video game, which takes place in a snowy mountain resort with various locations, the movie appears to center around a wooden cabin in a forest, where a group of teens seem trapped in a recurring time loop involving death. Unlike the game, there’s no indication of snow-covered peaks, lodges, cable cars, or similar settings.

Gary Dauberman is the writer and producer who says in the featurette:

Considering myself an ardent enthusiast of the immersive game “Until Dawn“, I’ve often pondered over innovative ways to progress the narrative, avoiding simply replicating the experience players had during gameplay.

David F. Sandberg, who has recently helmed the Shazam films and is recognized for his work on Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, made a statement:

The film shares a similar atmosphere but delves deeper into the universe’s narrative. A unique aspect of the game is that players can make various decisions leading to different outcomes and character deaths. In essence, the movie has a loop system where characters are given multiple chances to survive until dawn in a new horror setting with each resurgence.

Fans aren’t happy

Indeed, fans are expressing their dissatisfaction once more, as they’re yearning for the actual game instead of this current state. They desire the game itself, and it seems that preference is reflected in the numbers – on YouTube, the featurette has garnered 9.7k likes compared to a significant 1.7k dislikes. You can watch it below if you wish.

The comment with over 1,600 likes expresses that they find a mansion or cabin located in the heart of the mountains much scarier compared to a house in the suburbs.

An additional comment states, ‘being an avid fan of Until Dawn,’/ then proceeds to discard the original storyline and devise a fresh narrative for the game.

If you were looking to remake The Cabin in the Woods, it would have been simpler to simply re-make The Cabin in the Woods.

One with 1.2 likes: “So basically, It’s only Until Dawn in name.”

Another with 1.2k likes: “No wendigos, no mountain cottage, no snow, this isnt until dawn.”

I have an interesting thought for a horror movie – it’s not exactly like ‘Until Dawn’, but it could make for a great horror film.

Hey there! It’s quite clear that there’s something interesting about this, but without a label, I wouldn’t have guessed it was ‘Until Dawn’.

“WHY IS IT AT SOME RANDOM HOUSE LMAOOO,” says another.

A different voice chips in: “Being a big admirer of Until Dawn and its cinematic quality, I pondered a lot about how we might not deliver what the audience is eagerly anticipating, and fail to create elements they enjoyed in the game.

“In other words: this is NOT ‘Until Dawn,’” adds a fan.

Instead of making a movie based on a video game, it creates a whole new world that is not at all like the game. It’s absolutely mind-blowing!

“So Happy Death Day meets Groundhog Day with the Until Dawn name slapped on it,” adds another.

Watch the Until Dawn movie footage:

Release info

The movie titled “Until Dawn” is slated for release on April 25, 2025, with David F. Sandberg as the director, screenplay penned by Blair Butler and Gary Dauberman, and inspired by a video game from PlayStation Studios.

Official synopsis:

A year following Melanie’s inexplicable disappearance, Clover and her companions venture into a secluded valley where she last was seen, seeking answers. Delving into an abandoned visitors center, they are pursued by a masked assassin, who brutally slaughters them one at a time…only to find themselves waking up, back at the start of the same night. Stuck in the valley, they’re compelled to endure this chilling ordeal repeatedly – with each occurrence bringing a new and increasingly horrifying threat from the killer. As hope fades, the group soon discerns that they have a finite number of deaths allowed, and their only chance for freedom lies in surviving until dawn.

Actors: Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare. (Or)

The performers are Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare.

The individuals responsible for production are Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, David F. Sandberg, Lotta Losten, Roy Lee, Gary Dauberman, and Mia Maniscalco.

Executive producers: Charles Miller and Hermen Hulst.

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2025-01-15 03:01