Until Dawn movie's one returning character explained and the key changes from PlayStation game

Irish Daily Star

24-04-2025

A new horror flick based on a popular video game is set to hit the cinemas, albeit with some significant alterations.
Until Dawn, inspired by the PlayStation exclusive title of the same name, will be gracing the big screen from April 25. The original game drew its inspiration from teenage slasher series, adding its unique spin for an immersive gaming experience.
This film is the latest offering from PlayStation Productions, following in the footsteps of movies like Uncharted and Gran Turismo, as well as TV series such as Twisted Metal and HBO's The Last of Us. But who stars in the cinematic version of Until Dawn? What's the storyline, and how does it deviate from the original game?Here's all you need to know.
Peter Stormare will reprise his role as Hill in Until Dawn
(Image: Sony)
Who stars in Until Dawn?
The cast of Until Dawn boasts Broadway actress Ella Rubin as Clover, known for her roles in Netflix's The Chair, the Gossip Girl reboot, and Oscar-winning film Anora, reports
the Mirror US
.
Michael Cimino plays Max, having previously appeared in How I Met Your Father. Odessa A'zion portrays Nina, guest-starred on the US remake of sitcom Ghosts, and will also feature in the upcoming release Marty Supreme.
Ji-young Yoo takes up the role of Megan, who starred in the Nicole Kidman miniseries Expats for Amazon Prime. Belmont Cameli plays Abel, known for his role in the Saved by the Bell revival. Lastly, Australian actress Maia Mitchell plays Melanie, recently seen in the series The Artful Dodger.
What's the story of Until Dawn?
Per the film's synopsis, a year after her sister Melanie mysteriously vanished, Clover and her pals venture into the secluded valley where she disappeared, seeking answers.
They experience horrific murders, only to awaken and find themselves back at the start. Stuck in a relentless time loop, they're compelled to relive the nightmare repeatedly. Each iteration brings a different and even more horrifying killer. Their sole escape is to survive until dawn.
How does Until Dawn differ from the original game?
Fundamentally, aside from the title and the narrative following a group of teenagers, nearly everything else has been altered from the original game. Until Dawn first launched on PlayStation 4 in 2015. It was then revamped for the latest hardware and released on PS5 last year.
The game boasted its own impressive cast, including Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere, and Superstore's Nichole Sakura. Similarly, the story commences one year after a mysterious disappearance.
However, in the game, it's twin sisters who disappear without a trace. They're chased off a cliff by an armed stranger, but their bodies are never discovered.
The film does also follow a group of teen friends
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A year later, the girls' brother invites the group of friends back to the cabin near where the incident occurred. They are eventually hunted by a masked figure and then by bizarre creatures known as wendigos.
The game endings alters ever so slightly based on the number of group members who survive. The remake includes two post-credits scenes, one of which seems to hint at a potential sequel. While the main goal is still to keep as many characters alive until dawn for rescue, there's no time loop mechanic.
Are any characters from the Until Dawn game returning for the film?
Despite significant changes to the story for the movie version, one character will be back. Peter Stormare is confirmed to reprise his role as Dr. Hill in the film.
Stormare has appeared in Fargo, John Wick Chapter Two, and Constantine.
In the game, Dr. Hill was the psychiatrist of the missing twins' brother and featured in hallucination scenes. How his character will be incorporated into the movie version of Until Dawn remains unknown.
Until Dawn is in cinemas from April 25