Terrifying 'Until Dawn' Movie Adaptation Slated for April 2025 Release with Star-Studded Cast
October 16, 2024While details about the film's plot remain limited, it is anticipated to reflect the game's events and interactive narrative style.
The film's success remains uncertain, as it will compete with other horror releases in a busy year for the genre.
Sony's Screen Gems has announced that the film adaptation of the popular horror video game 'Until Dawn' will hit theaters on April 25, 2025.
The film is directed by David F. Sandberg, known for his work on horror films such as Lights Out and the Shazam! series.
The screenplay for the film was crafted by Gary Dauberman, who is also producing the project, with an earlier draft by Blair Butler.
Based on the 2015 interactive game developed by Supermassive Games, the film follows eight friends trying to survive a night at a mountain retreat while being hunted.
In the game, players control the characters and their choices significantly impact the story's outcome, a feature that raises questions about how this will be adapted for the film.
The film is expected to be R-rated and described as a 'terrifying love letter to the horror genre,' likely paying homage to classic horror films.
The cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Odessa A'zion, and Maia Mitchell, with Peter Stormare reprising his role from the game.
This adaptation is part of PlayStation Productions, which has also been involved in successful projects like HBO's The Last of Us and the film Uncharted.
A remake of the original game was recently released by Ballistic Moon, coinciding with the spooky season and hinting at renewed interest in the franchise.
The production team includes notable figures such as Roy Lee and Mia Maniscalco, alongside Sandberg and Dauberman.
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GameSpot • Oct 15, 2024
Sony's Until Dawn Movie Lands A 2025 Release DateThe Hollywood Reporter • Oct 15, 2024
‘Until Dawn’ Video Game Movie Lands 2025 Release From SonyIGN • Oct 15, 2024
Until Dawn Film Adaptation Gets 2025 Release Date - IGN