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Early Reviews Highlight 'Until Dawn' Film's Visual Flair and Narrative Flaws

David F. Sandberg's adaptation of the 2015 horror game impresses with inventive gore but faces criticism for its weak character development and departure from the original's interactive appeal.

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Overview

  • The film, directed by David F. Sandberg, reimagines the 2015 video game with a standalone story centered on a deadly time-loop mechanic.
  • Critics praise the movie's technical execution, particularly its inventive kill sequences, cinematography, and Benjamin Wallfisch's score.
  • Peter Stormare reprises his role as Dr. Hill, providing a direct tie to the original game, while the new cast is described as underdeveloped and one-dimensional.
  • The adaptation shifts away from the game's choice-driven mechanics, opting instead for a fatal repetition narrative, which some reviewers feel undermines the game's core appeal.
  • While the film's horror elements and genre experimentation are noted as entertaining, the screenplay's shallow dialogue and lack of thematic depth have drawn significant criticism.