Until Dawn (2025): A Cinematic Dive into Time-Loop Horror
Until Dawn (2025) is a survival horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation. The movie is a loose adaptation of the 2015 video game of the same name, expanding upon its universe with an original storyline.
🎬 Plot Overview
The film follows Clover (Ella Rubin) and her friends as they venture into a remote valley to uncover the mystery behind Clover’s sister Melanie’s disappearance a year prior. They find themselves trapped in a terrifying time loop, reliving the same night where they are hunted and killed by various monstrous entities. Each iteration presents new horrors, and their only escape is to survive until dawn.
👥 Cast and Characters
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Ella Rubin as Clover
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Michael Cimino as Max
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Odessa A’zion as Nina
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Ji-young Yoo as Megan
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Belmont Cameli as Abel
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Maia Mitchell as Melanie
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Peter Stormare as Dr. Alan J. Hill (reprising his role from the video game)
The ensemble cast brings a fresh dynamic to the film, with Peter Stormare providing continuity between the game and the movie.
🎥 Production Details
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Director: David F. Sandberg
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Writers: Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler
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Cinematography: Maxime Alexandre
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Music: Benjamin Wallfisch
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Studios: Screen Gems, PlayStation Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Coin Operated, Mangata
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Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing
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Runtime: 103 minutes
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Language: English
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Budget: $15 million
Filming took place in Budapest from August to October 2024.
🗓️ Release Information
Until Dawn was released in U.S. theaters on April 25, 2025. As a Sony production, it is expected to stream on Netflix in the future, following Sony’s distribution deal with