The trailer for Until Dawn shows the film’s Groundhog Day-style gimmick in action
Sony for the Until dawn film, just a few days later . The new footage gives us a proper introduction to that Groundhog Day-Style gimmick that separates the movie from the game.
The game is known for its permadeath, as any of the eight main characters can die and the narrative simply continues without them. However, the film takes a different approach. When these characters die, they wake up to start the night over again. That’s how Groundhog Daysure, but also edge of tomorrow, Happy death anniversary and more Star Trek episodes than you can shake a stick at. Time loops are fun!
Sony says the film will connect to the game universe despite the different narrative mechanics. For example, Peter Stormare speaks in the game Dr. Hill, but appears in the trailer working at a gas station. The film will “explore his character’s involvement in the events of the game and raise questions for fans to explore.”
It was directed by David F. Sandberg, who also directed the film Shazam! And Light off. It was written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler. Dauberman is best known for writing films in The Conjuring universe Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation, The nun And Annabelle comes home.
Until dawn The aforementioned Peter Stormare stars, but also younger actors such as Ella Rubin, Ji-young Yoo, Michael Cimino and Maia Mitchell. It hits theaters on April 25th. Now a remake of the game released in October on PS5 and PC.
