The #1 Horror Movie on Netflix Is Polarizing Fans Who Say its “Way better than its given credit for”
Video game adaptations are often dicey. Though the Resident Evil films have their fans, they aren’t faithful adaptations of the games on which they are based. The same is true for Silent Hill. And that’s to say nothing about House of the Dead, which is easily one of the most maligned horror movies ever made.
Much of this probably comes down to the difference between the formats. With a video game, the audience in control. With a feature film, they are along for the ride. That core distinction, among others, means that adapting a game for the screen requires key changes to the setup.
Polarizing video game adaptation Until Dawn makes plenty of changes to the game on which it is based, and that’s likely one reason the flick has proved somewhat divisive thus far.
The setup of this adaptation goes like this:
One year after her sister disappeared, Clover (Ella Rubin) and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they soon encounter a masked killer who murders them one by one. However, when they mysteriously wake up at the beginning of the same night, they’re forced to relive the terror over and over again.
Even though the film hasn’t resonated across the board, there are still plenty of fans who seem to be connecting with it. That much is apparent from its position on the streaming charts. Until Dawn is the #1 horror movie on Netflix today and the 6th most-watched film overall.
If you require further convincing, look below for a sampling of social media reactions ranging from somewhat favorable to properly enthusiastic.
I have yet to experience this one, but it’s at the top of my list. I love a time loop horror picture. Not to mention, I am also an unapologetic fan of teens in peril cinema. I know it probably won’t be high art, but I nonetheless look forward to seeing what this divisive adaptation has in store for me. If you’re similarly inclined to experience the flick for yourself, make your way over to Netflix to see what you think.
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