Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...
The 2025 film Until Dawn is a horror adaptation of the acclaimed 2015 PlayStation video game, directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation) and written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler. Rather than retelling the game's story, the film expands upon its universe with a new narrative centered around a time loop mechanic.Diario AS+7Decider+7What to Watch+7Wikipedia+1IMDb+1
🎬 Plot Overview
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The story follows Clover (Ella Rubin), who, along with her friends Max (Michael Cimino), Nina (Odessa A’zion), Abe (Belmont Cameli), and Megan (Ji-young Yoo), ventures into a remote valley to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Clover's sister, Melanie (Maia Mitchell), a year prior. As they explore an abandoned visitor center, they are hunted by a masked killer and meet gruesome ends—only to awaken at the start of the same evening, trapped in a deadly time loop. Each reset introduces new horrors, and the group must survive until dawn to break the cycle .Bloody Disgusting!+12Roger Ebert+12Wikipedia+12Wikipedia+5Letterboxd+5Movie Insider+5Wikipedia+2Decider+2The Verge+2
👥 Cast & Characters
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Ella Rubin as Clover Paul
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Michael Cimino as Max, Clover's ex-boyfriend
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Odessa A’zion as Nina Riley, Clover's best friend
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Belmont Cameli as Abe, Nina's boyfriend
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Ji-young Yoo as Megan, Max’s stepsister
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Maia Mitchell as Melanie Paul, Clover's missing sister
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Peter Stormare reprises his role as Dr. Hill from the original gameGamesRadar++7Wikipedia+7What to Watch+7
🎥 Release & Availability
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Theatrical Release: April 25, 2025
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Digital Release: Available for rent or purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video as of May 23, 2025
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Physical Media: 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases are scheduled for July 8, 2025, featuring special content such as deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and director commentary .When To Stream+2Diario AS+2Fandango+2Screen-Connections
📊 Reception
Until Dawn received mixed reviews from critics and audiences:Screen-Connections+20The Guardian+20Wikipedia+20
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Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
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Metacritic: 47/100
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CinemaScore: C+
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PostTrak Audience Score: 63% YouTube+7Letterboxd+7Until Dawn Wiki+7
Critics praised the film's ambition in expanding the game's universe and its practical effects but noted that it lacked the emotional depth and innovation found in other recent horror adaptations .GameSpot+3The Guardian+3Diario AS+3
🧠Connection to the Game
While introducing new characters and a fresh storyline, the film maintains ties to the original game through the inclusion of Dr. Hill and thematic elements like the Wendigo. Director David F. Sandberg emphasized that the film aims to expand the game's universe rather than replicate it, incorporating various horror subgenres and practical effects to create a unique cinematic experience .The Verge+4Diario AS+4What to Watch+4
📺 Trailer
You can watch the official trailer for Until Dawn below:
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