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“Until Dawn” was released on April 25, 2025, and stars Ella Rubin. The film was directed by David F. Sandberg and was produced by Sony Pictures. It is based on the video game of the same name.
“Until Dawn” follows Clover (Rubin) and her friends as they investigate the disappearance of her sister. Their path leads them to an abandoned house, where it is quickly revealed that not everything is as it seems. After a masked killer murders everyone, they discover they are trapped in a cycle of torment. The night will repeat itself over and over again, with a new threat emerging each time. With no other choice, they have to find a way to stay alive until dawn.
Deviating heavily from the game it is adapting, the time loop premise of “Until Dawn” carries a high amount of potential that is wasted with poor presentation. Starting off, this movie makes it apparent from the outset that jump scares will be the primary means of delivering the horror. And of course, the moments leading up to the jump scares are equally as played, mainly consisting of the theater going quiet while the character on screen fumbles through the dark. Between the dull moments of fear are failed moments of comedy that are stiff and awkward, only succeeding in disrupting the dark atmosphere the film is trying to create.
The characters lack any depth. Within the first five minutes of being on screen, the audience knows everything about them because they say it out loud. Additionally, they frequently point out anything odd or creepy. This makes it feel as though the screenwriters were not confident in the audience’s ability to recognize that things are not as they seem.
However, the biggest flaw in the movie is its concept, which presents itself as a new genre of horror movie with every loop. That could fuel a plethora of creative decisions and styles, but it is ultimately squandered as the film refuses to engage with the idea beyond the bare minimum.
To give credit, the set design for this movie is impeccable, and the gore effects are incredible to look at. The standout part of the film is the soundtrack, composed by Benjamin Wallfisch. Using classic instruments in a way that mimics electronic noises creates a surreal atmosphere that effectively conveys the fantastical situation the characters find themselves in.
It’s clear that this movie is trying to pay homage to the genre of horror. There are many cliches, such as the harbinger character, played by Peter Stormare, who warns the plucky group of teens of the mysterious woods up the trail. While these aspects of the film are admittedly charming, they will likely be overshadowed by the barrage of cheap scares and repetitive scenes of tension.
“Until Dawn” is available now in theaters.
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