Video game adaptations are all the rage these days, and the latest to join the fray is a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. Released during the peak of YouTube's "Let's Play" era, the game was a thrilling experience to both play and watch, thanks to its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and spine-chilling jumpscares. However, the movie seems to take more inspiration from the game's title than its narrative. According to IGN's review, the film "shares a title and some key details with the game that inspired it, though it mostly tries to do its own thing – to mixed results." Despite this, my curiosity and love for horror are enough to pique my interest in the movie.

If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it will be available to stream, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at your nearest theater through the following links:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to their licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. Following this pattern, you can expect Until Dawn to be available for streaming on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it hits streaming services, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, you might be able to rent Until Dawn by the end of May.

While the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 survival horror game, it introduces new characters and a unique storyline. Here's the official synopsis:

"One year after her sister disappeared, Clover and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they soon encounter a masked killer who murders them one by one. However, when they mysteriously wake up at the beginning of the same night, they're forced to relive the terror over and over again."

From IGN’s Review of the Original Until Dawn Game:

"At its best, Until Dawn is a gleefully cheesy homage to horror movies, set in a world built by a developer that clearly adores the genre. Although its thrills are tempered by a lack of story cohesion, its robust choice-and-consequence system and keen eye on horror’s most ridiculous tropes makes Until Dawn ultimately worth playing."

Until Dawn Cast and Characters

The Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and helmed by director David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features the following cast:

• 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 its bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.