The Until Dawn Movie Trailer Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing (And It’s Not Good)

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As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but dream about the potential of some beloved video games gracing our screens in the form of movies or TV shows. Games like “The Outer Worlds” and “Elder Scrolls” surely have the depth and captivating narratives that could translate beautifully to a visual medium. And let’s not forget the nail-biting thriller, “Until Dawn,” from 2015. This game, where you guide a group of friends on a perilous journey to Blackwood Mountain in search of one sister, has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster.

The beauty of “Until Dawn” lies in the fact that your choices as the player determine each character’s fate, and the story unfolds differently based on those decisions. It’s a heart-pounding experience, but… it seems that none of that intensity is evident from the recently released trailer for the upcoming movie adaptation.

In contrast, the plot of the movie “Until Dawn” revolves around a time loop, but if we exclude the fact that it’s a video game where you might need to redo certain parts when your character dies without saving, then this element doesn’t factor into the game’s narrative. Moreover, the trailer hints that whenever characters die in the movie, they revive at the start of the night, facing a fresh danger. However, this isn’t how “Until Dawn” operates within the game itself, and this discrepancy has been noted by fans.

As I delved into the comments section under the YouTube trailer, I saw countless disappointed gamers voicing their thoughts, much like me who said, “This isn’t Until Dawn, it seems more like a horror escape room flick that shares the name with Until Dawn.” Many pointed out the game’s unique selling point – the butterfly effect, which means no two gaming experiences would be identical. However, altering the plot is just one of the criticisms leveled at this film, which appears to be heading towards becoming another significant video game movie flop at the box office.

The Until Dawn trailer is filled with cringy dialogue

It would be beneficial for Sony to reevaluate the dialogue in their trailer scenes, given the viral success of lines like “He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders just before she died,” from the “Madame Web” trailer. Similarly, the “Until Dawn” trailer introduces dialogue that feels out of place, such as Clover (Ella Rubin) asking Hill (Peter Stormare), “I’m looking for my sister. Does she look familiar to you?” followed by Hill inquiring, “She’s gone missing?” and Clover responding, “I didn’t say that.” The intention appears to be to suggest a hidden town secret, but when Clover states “I’m looking for my sister,” it seems natural for Hill to ask if her sister is missing. Consequently, the unusual dialogue doesn’t effectively create the intended mystery or suspense.

In simpler terms, the story starts off on a rocky note, but when Max (Michael Cimino) says, “If we want to live, we need to last until dawn,” it felt like a very obvious reference to the movie “Until Dawn.” On Twitter, many people criticized this line, with @sensorite_kin commenting, “I was hoping this wouldn’t be too bad, but then I heard ‘we have to survive… Until Dawn,’ and oh boy, that really ruined it for me.

In the original scenario, the characters must endure until daybreak as it’s when the Wendigos cease their pursuit. Here, a group of friends appear to need to survive till dawn to escape from a lethal time loop. This modification to the familiar game premise has sparked discussion among gamers, with YouTuber @DOOMStudios encapsulating many fans’ sentiments about the film’s alterations: “Until Dawn: just in name.

Fans don’t like how the Until Dawn movie has nothing to do with the game

In this new version, the main mechanism is distinctly altered. The dialogue could use some improvement. The antagonist has been swapped for creatures not originally featured in the game. Moreover, the setting has shifted – instead of a bizarrely rain-soaked forest, the action now unfolds on a snowy mountain peak. Given the uproar over minor costume adjustments in superhero series, it’s no wonder that many fans are displeased with the direction the “Until Dawn” movie seems to be heading.

In a straightforward and conversational manner: Users didn’t hesitate to express their concerns about the trailer for X, among them being @basicbarbiez who commented, “I can’t believe they decided to set this movie in a Victorian house amidst a vibrant green forest, when Until Dawn’s atmosphere was all about a snowy mountain and underground mines. However, there seems to be a hint of winter in the title card, so perhaps the story will involve some snowy elements later on.

It might be that the trailer isn’t revealing everything, but at this point, it doesn’t seem like the upcoming movie is another “Until Dawn,” which gamers have cherished for over ten years. While there are hints to the game, as @gnglina notes, the only connection it makes is through the killer’s mask and the actor who played the therapist. In essence, the trailer hasn’t been particularly beneficial to the film’s reputation. Nevertheless, it could be worth considering giving the movie a chance.

Until Dawn director David F. Sandberg wanted to give fans something different

For the sake of impartiality, it’s worth noting that not all viewers were as skeptical about the “Until Dawn” trailer. YouTube user @ShubhamKhatdeo, for instance, maintains a sense of guarded optimism. In his opinion, introducing multiple ways to perish is a more effective approach than retelling the same tale. This adds an element of gameplay and keeps you on your toes. It could potentially be enjoyable.

As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but admit that the dialogue might be a tad cheesy, but the idea itself is intriguing enough to pique my interest, even if it deviates from the plot of “Until Dawn”. From what I’ve gathered, the creative minds behind this project were aiming for something more than just a rehash of the game.

In a sneak peek posted on YouTube, writer Gary Dauberman expressed his fervor for the game while simultaneously emphasizing his efforts to expand the story beyond the original player experience. Similarly, director David F. Sandberg, known for directing “Lights Out” and the two “Shazam!” movies, was keen on pushing the boundaries of what we can expect from an “Until Dawn” movie.

As he elucidated, this film will incorporate a unique mechanic where events restart and the characters get another chance. Each time they resurrect, it’s as if they’re entering a new realm of horror. In simpler terms, the storyline resets, offering fresh horrors with each replay.

This idea might not be inherently negative, and it could be intriguing if it were marketed as an original horror film. In fact, “Until Dawn” might shock us all by becoming one of the greatest video game adaptations ever made. However, it’s unlikely to happen, so let’s not get our hopes up too high.

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2025-01-16 22:00