At this time the franchise Until Dawn is not going through its best moment, because even though its remake version was released a few days ago for PS5the latter failed to sell what was expected due to certain factors involving the arrival of Silent Hill 2 remake and that the product was not well optimized either. Despite all these setbacks, Sony wants the saga to become a success, and they hope to achieve that with their live action film that has been promised for quite a few months.
The film adaptation will hit theaters next April 25, 2025. Officially announced in January, the film is directed byr David F. Sandberg, known for his work in Shazam and Lights Outand has a script Blair Butler and Gary Daubermanscreenwriter of horror films like Item, Annabelle and The Nun. The cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, Odessa A’zion, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormarewho will reprise his role as the Dr Hill of the game.
The film poses a curious proposition, since the original video game focused on allowing players to make decisions that directly affected who lived and died in a classic teen horror plot. Without that interactivity, the film leans more toward a traditional horror format, raising expectations about how those key decisions from the game will be adapted to the big screen.
Described as an “R-rated love letter to the horror genre,” the film has generated a lot of interest, especially following the recent completion of filming. According to the media, everything is ready for its premiere in April, which makes it one of the big bets of sony for next year in the field of cinema based on video games.
This release coincides with the recent remake, which although it has received mixed reviews for some technical problems, seems to be part of a broader strategy by Sony to revitalize the franchise. In addition to the film, it has been hinted that a sequel could be on the way, underscoring the company’s commitment to this popular horror saga.
Via: Eurogamer
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