Until Dawn: We Need To Talk About That Video Game Reference In The Movie

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The game “Until Dawn” turned out to be one of the most successful horror video games, offering players an intense horror movie-like experience on the PlayStation 4. It was only natural for this Sony property to eventually make its way onto the big screen, given the success of video game adaptations in cinemas. Despite receiving mixed opinions from critics, there’s one aspect of the film that left fans bewildered. It won’t come as a shock that the movie based on “Until Dawn” acknowledges its origins, but it does so in such a way that has left many theatergoers’ jaws dropped.

Heed this notice: If you haven’t seen the Until Dawn movie yet, beware! We’re about to delve into territory filled with major spoilers. Although the film shares some elements with the games, it strays quite far from its PlayStation counterpart. Instead of focusing on a group of friends in a winter vacation, the characters in this movie are grappling with the loss of one character’s sister. Clover, struggling to cope with her sister’s disappearance, faces even greater challenges trying to survive the night they’re all trapped in. The primary villain, Dr. Alan Hill, played by Peter Stormare, is doing everything he can to prevent them from making it through the night. Interestingly, Hill’s presence sets the stage for this video game reference to occur.

A Video Game Character Appears

If you’ve already been informed that the movie version of “Until Dawn” is actually a prequel to the PlayStation game, you may have picked up on some details. Towards the end, scenes hint at a winter cabin and its environment where the game characters are situated in SuperMassive’s initial story. However, things become slightly perplexing before this point. As I mentioned earlier, Dr. Hill was a significant figure in the game but had a significantly different role there.

Instead of depicting Dr. Hill conducting an enormous supernatural test, the movie portrays him as Josh Washington’s therapist, played by Raimi Malik. The way they present this interaction in the film is peculiar and has left viewers puzzled ever since. In the closing scenes, Dr. Stormare’s office contains a file on Washington, which includes a picture of Raimi’s character. However, this character appears to be a video game figure, as he stands alongside real people on the screen. The reasoning behind this creative choice remains unclear, but it is evident in the movie.

Currently, it remains uncertain if the film adaptation of “Until Dawn” will spur a sequel. Nonetheless, should a second installment materialize, it would be intriguing to explore its placement within the storyline. For now, we’ll keep you informed as to whether the horror movie generates enough revenue at the box office to warrant another appearance, regardless of any unusual hidden references.

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2025-04-25 23:11