The film based on the game "Until Dawn" was released digitally on May 23: a horror with practical effects

What is the horror movie based on the cult gaming project for PlayStation about? And who played the main roles in it? We tell you.

Since May 23, the film is available on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services, so if you've been dreaming of a nighttime scare, here's your chance.

The plot, by the way, is familiar in spirit but doesn't copy the game verbatim. At the center are two sisters, Clover and Melanie, caught in a terrifying time loop. Every attempt to escape it brings a new death, new rules, and a new level of fear.

On their path are an abandoned tourist center, a mysterious disappearance, and, of course, a maniac who not only kills but stages a bloody spectacle.

A man in a blue shirt stands with a knife and looks to the side, a woman with a surprised face looks at the camera against a black background — A frame from the film's trailer 'Until Dawn'

The main part of the horror in this ballet is played by Ella Rubin, joined by Maia Mitchell, Odessa A'zion, and Peter Stormare, who once again took on the role of a psychiatrist.

The director is David F. Sandberg, known for directing "Shazam!" and "Annabelle: Creation." The screenplay was written by Gary Dauberman, known for "It."

The film turned out to be controversial. Critics received it rather coolly, with only 53% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, viewers, though not thrilled, gave it 68% positive reviews.

One viewer who watched the entire film wrote:

Enjoy a few decent moments with unexpected twists, then wince at the (dull and indecisive) narrative... (although) the art direction looks ready for 'Halloween Horror Nights'…

Rotten Tomatoes user Kevin A. Ranson.

Personally, I think the film was a bit forced. However, the project can be praised for its practical effects. Such an approach is rare in modern cinema.

Trailer of the film 'Until Dawn'

In an interview with Hollywoodreporter, Sandberg revealed that he consciously avoided computer graphics in favor of old-school techniques. This added liveliness and realism to the film. It's for such details that I love horror movies.

"Until Dawn" clearly doesn't reach the level of film of the year. But for genre enthusiasts, it's quite a solid session of nighttime nightmares. Earlier, we on zoomboola.com talked about three other new films that have already been released: a horror from Netflix, an adventure from Guy Ritchie, and a fairy tale from A24.