Until Dawn

5.5/10 STARS - Until Dawn has an interesting premise. As a fan of repeating-day stories, I also like that this was centered around horror (one of my favorite genres). Based on the video game of the same name, there were at least two nods to the game that I noticed (not counting the actor Peter Stormare's presence). The film also differentiated itself from the game, offering something unique from the original source material. In a lot of ways this film had Silent Hill vibes for me (not necessarily a plus in by book). I'm not sure whether fans of the game will take to this movie, but as someone who is only peripherally aware of it, I went into it without any expectation about that as far as the source material. Though there were parts about this movie that I did enjoy, ultimately I didn't come away from it with a completely satisfied viewing experience. It was ... okay. Gory to the extreme - which isn't my favorite - and atmospheric, but it somehow felt lacking. Not to the point that I outright hated it or felt like it was a complete waste of my time, but on that "meh, it's all right" level. Which isn't necessarily what you hope for when taking time out of your day to visit the cinema. If you're a die-hard horror fan, you might enjoy it a bit, but go in with realistic expectations that it won't be the best horror movie ever. Or even close.