First Look Teaser and Story Details for UNTIL DAWN Explains How the Movie Embraces the Game's Tone and Mechanics

Sony Pictures has revealed the first look at its upcoming film adaptation of the hit video game Until Dawn. The teaser how the movie relates to the source material and that the filmmakers are trying to replicate the basic concepts of the game instead of its storyline.

It’s explained that the movie will have the same tone and vibe of the game, and that will expand on the universe. The mechanics of the film is also interesting because like the game after a character dies, things start over and they get to try again.

It’s explained that every time a character comes back to life, it’s like they enter a whole new horror genre, and to survive they have to make it until dawn. This sounds like it could be a really fun horror flick!

We also have a synopsis that offers our first story details:

“One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers.

“Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.

“Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the nightmare again and again - only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last.

“Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.”

The cast of the film includes Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Michael Cimino (Never Have I Ever), Ji-young Yoo (Expats), Odessa A’zion (Hellraiser), Peter Stormare, Maia Mitchell and Belmont Cameli.

The movie was written by Blair Butler (The Invitation) with contributions from Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot), and the film is directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation.

Sandberg is excited to return to his horror roots, and he previously said: “I’ve been longing to do horror again. This film explores the many great subgenres of horror to create the most terrifying experience possible.

“Capturing the essence of the game but with new characters, it serves as a great stand-alone introduction to the world for the newcomer as well as offers something new that the fans of the game will enjoy.”

Described as “an R-rated love letter to the horror genre,” the film promises to deliver a chilling experience for both newcomers and fans of the game.