Summary
- One cosplayer recreated the terrifying Wendigo from Until Dawn.
- The game, a surprise hit for Supermassive Games, recently got a remake and will have a movie adaptation.
- The Wendigo cosplay received praise for its fearsome look, drawing comparisons to CGI and movie prosthetics.
One cosplayer has recreated the look of Until Dawn's Wendigo, a terrifying mythical beast featured in the horror game. Until Dawn and spooky media in general have been getting a lot of attention, thanks to the Halloween period.
In the long and rich history of horror games, Until Dawn, which was originally released in 2015 as a PS4 exclusive title, has its own celebrated place. Steering away from publisher Sony's expectations, Until Dawn sold remarkably well and became a surprise hit for developer Supermassive Games. The game recently received a remake on October 4, 2024, which was developed by Ballistic Moon for PC and PS5. It also has a movie adaptation from Sony scheduled to hit the theaters on April 25, 2025. Moreover, certain sections of fans also draw inspiration from the game for their personal pursuits, ranging from mods to cosplay.
On Halloween Day, user Abi aka opal_inkcosplay posted their makeup transformation into an Until Dawn Wendigo on Twitter, wowing fellow cosplayers and horror fans alike. From the spooky white eyes to the menacingly pointy set of teeth, they accurately portrayed the striking facial features of the legendary beast. Abi shared that the Wendigo cosplay is something they "wanted to do for years." Further, they revealed their plans to share more of this look in the near future.
Until Dawn Wendigo Cosplay
The comment section was filled with praise driven at Abi, with several people praising the fearsome appeal and overall quality of the transformation. One user called Abi's work "incredible," while a couple of others appreciated it by comparing the cosplay to CGI and movie prosthetics, like the ones used in The Penguin series. Certain comments also took note of the sheer horrifying vibe and unsettling creepiness of the Wendigo cosplay.
For Supermassive Games, Until Dawn is a seminal work that truly kicked off its journey in the interactive horror movie space. The British developer's other horror games, including the Dark Pictures Anthology titles and Until Dawn's spiritual successor, The Quarry, borrowed story and gameplay elements from the 2015 title. Despite the strong influence, certain players feel that the studio's later games haven't been able to surpass Until Dawn. Apart from checking out these Until Dawn-inspired horror games, fans of the IP may also want to keep their eyes peeled for the Until Dawn movie adaptation. The film has already wrapped production and could get a trailer in the following months.
Until Dawn
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 69 /100 Critics Rec: 36%
- Released
- October 4, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Ballistic Moon
- Publisher(s)
- PlayStation PC LLC
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
WHERE TO PLAY
When eight friends return to the isolated lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, fear tightens its icy grip, and their mountain retreat descends into a nightmare with no escape. Face your fears and determine who survives Until Dawn in this seminal horror classic, rebuilt and enhanced for PC.
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Their fate in your hands: Create your own gripping tale as you control a group of unique characters portrayed by an all-star cast, including Hayden Panettiere, Brett Dalton, and more, and decide their fate through your choices. Through dynamic animations and nuanced facial-capture performances, learn what makes each character tick, and who among the group has what it takes to survive.
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Rebuilt for a new generation: Discover new collectibles, all-new environments to investigate, and re-cut narrative sequences that deepen the mystery further. Get closer to the action with an all-new, immersive third-person camera, and enjoy a brand-new musical score and reauthored audio that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the journey.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Horror
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
