"Until Dawn" Movie Adaptation Begins Filming: Everything You Need to Know

The highly anticipated film adaptation of the popular horror game "Until Dawn" has finally started production. Here's the latest scoop on this exciting project.

Director David F. Sandberg, known for "Shazam!" and "Annabelle," has announced the commencement of filming for the live-action adaptation of "Until Dawn" on his social media. This news has quickly sparked enthusiasm among fans of the game and horror film enthusiasts alike.

An Ambitious Project

Asad Qizilbash, president of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions, also confirmed the start of production by sharing a photo of the first film slate. This project marks a new milestone in the adaptation of video games to the big screen, an increasingly common phenomenon in Hollywood.

"Until Dawn," developed by Supermassive Games and released in 2015, tells the story of a group of friends who reunite a year after tragic events. Players uncover the dark truth behind "Until Dawn" while being hunted by Wendigos, bloodthirsty creatures from Native American folklore.

A Talented Team

The film's screenplay is written by Gary Dauberman, known for his work on the "Annabelle" series and the "It" films. Dauberman is also one of the producers of the project.

Director David F. Sandberg expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the horror genre: "After 'Lights Out' and 'Annabelle: Creation,' I was really eager to return to horror. This film explores many sub-genres of horror to create the most terrifying experience possible."

A Promising Cast

The recently announced cast includes Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli, and Peter Stormare. The latter will reprise his role as Dr. Hill from the original game, apparently being the only actor to return to his character. The rest of the cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Odessa A'zion.

Anticipated Success

"Until Dawn" was acclaimed by players and critics upon its release, establishing a franchise in its own right and positioning Supermassive Games as one of the best horror game developers in the industry. The game has already seen sequels and prequels, including "Until Dawn: Rush of Blood" in 2016 and "The Inpatient" in 2018. "The Quarry," released in 2022, is considered the spiritual successor to "Until Dawn."

While no release date has been announced yet, the film is described as "R-rated and a scary love letter to the horror genre." Fans of the game and horror film enthusiasts eagerly await more information on this promising adaptation.