Until Dawn director David F. Sandberg digs into his approach to practical special FX

Until Dawn director David F. Sandberg digs into his approach to practical special FX

Last year, we learned that Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg would be re-teaming with Annabelle: Creation screenwriter Gary Dauberman for a movie based on the horror video game Until Dawn. Production began in August, wrapping in October, and the film is aiming for an  April 25, 2025 theatrical release. With that date swiftly approaching, Sandberg has released an 8 minute and 29 second video that digs into his approach…

‘Until Dawn’ Director David F. Sandberg Breaks Down the Film’s Practical Effects

Always a valuable resource for behind-the-scenes insight, director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle Creation) made a video detailing his approach

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As fans of the Until Dawn videogame, director-producer David F. Sandberg and writer-producer Gary Dauberman wanted to create an ode to the horror genre for its film adaptation. Working within the timeloop structure of the game has brought in opportunities for a lot of creativity. “Every night, the story resets, taking us into a new [...] The post “They have no idea what horror is waiting for them next.” “Until Dawn” tandem David F. Sandberg and …