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Until Dawn’ Film Faces Mixed Reviews and Fan Discontent

The adaptation of the 2015 cult horror game diverges from its source material, drawing both criticism and praise for its time-loop narrative and genre experimentation.

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Overview

  • The film adaptation of the 2015 game 'Until Dawn' premiered on April 25, 2025, with a Metacritic score of 53 and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 63%.
  • Directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, the movie employs a time-loop mechanic as a nod to the game's choice-driven gameplay.
  • Fans of the original game have expressed disappointment, criticizing the film for its significant departures from the game's narrative and mechanics.
  • Peter Stormare is the only returning cast member from the game, reprising his role as Dr. Alan J. Hill in an expanded and more villainous capacity.
  • Critics praised the film's inventive death sequences and genre-hopping horror elements but noted its underdeveloped characters and incoherent plot as major drawbacks.