Video game movie adaptations have a spotty track record, but the tide may be turning on that. A couple of classic games geared toward kids became big hits (Sonic franchise and The Super Mario Bros. Movie), but horror games being turned into movies also saw success with Five Nights at Freddy’s. It’s the latter that Until Dawn, a 2025 new movie, wants to emulate.
The Until Dawn video game was released in 2015 for the PlayStation and computer platforms. In it, players assumed control of a group of young adults who had to survive the night in a secluded, death-filled house. It was a widely acclaimed game, including winning a BAFTA Game Award.
