Video sport variations appear to be the pattern of the hour. Just this month we’ve had A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the continuing The Last of Us Season 2. Now we’re getting the film impressed by Sony’s 2015 survival horror sport Until Dawn.
I keep in mind Until Dawn releasing on the peak of the YouTube “Let’s Play” period and was a sport that was as a lot enjoyable to observe different folks play because it was to play your self. The sport featured high-quality cinematics, in-game decisions with actual penalties and, most significantly, some fairly darn good jumpscares.
It’s not value speaking an excessive amount of extra in regards to the unique sport as a result of the film appears to take inspiration largely from the identify and never a lot else. IGN’s Until Dawn assessment says it “shares a title and a few key particulars with the sport that impressed it, although it largely tries to do its personal factor – to blended outcomes.” Still, curiosity and a normal love of horror is sufficient for me to nonetheless have an interest.
If you’re planning to observe Until Dawn in theaters or desire a sense of how lengthy you’ll have to attend till it’s out there to stream, try the main points under.
How to Watch Until Dawn
Until Dawn simply launched in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can examine for showtimes close to you on the important theater hyperlinks under:
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will ultimately stream on Netflix, which has a licensing settlement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films, like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, landed on Netflix precisely 4 months after their preliminary launch dates. Assuming this similar pattern holds, Until Dawn will probably be out there to stream on Netflix round August 25.
What About VOD?
Until Dawn will probably be out there by means of digital marketplaces like Prime Video earlier than it involves streaming. VOD launch dates differ, typically primarily based on field workplace efficiency, however usually shorter theatrical launch home windows imply Until Dawn could possibly be out there to hire by the tip of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
While the Until Dawn film is technically impressed by the 2014 survival horror sport, it options totally different characters and a standalone storyline. Here’s the film’s official synopsis:
“One yr after her sister disappeared, Clover and her pals head to the distant valley the place she vanished to seek for solutions. Exploring an deserted customer middle, they quickly encounter a masked killer who murders them one after the other. However, once they mysteriously get up at the start of the identical evening, they’re compelled to relive the fear again and again.”
Until Dawn Cast and Characters

The Until Dawn film was written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation). The film stars the next solid:
- 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 bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly photos, temporary sturdy language, and sexual materials. The film runs for a complete of 1 hour and 43 minutes.