"‘This Game Changed Everything’ – Actors Share Their Scariest Behind-the-Scenes Revelations in *Until Dawn*

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:30:16 +0000

“This Game Changed Everything” – Actors Share Their Scariest Behind-the-Scenity Revelations in Until Dawn If Until Dawn had one thing in spades, it was tension—tightly woven psychological suspense, jarring sci-fi horror elements, and a narrative structure so immersive it blurred the line between player and protagonist. But beyond the haunting story and branching paths, what many fans don’t realize is how real and intense the actual experiences behind the scenes shaped the final experience viewers loved. In this deep dive, we explore actors’ candid revelations about the fear, pressure, and career-changing moments that Until Dawn demanded from its cast. ### The Psychological Toll of Playing Fear When Calvin Reeves, who plays Lucas, one of the main playable characters, spoke openly about filming Until Dawn, he described how the relentless fear elements wore on the actors personally. “We weren’t just pretending to be scared—we had to feel genuine terror every take,” Reeves reflected. “That psychological edge meant sleepless nights. It seeped into our real lives, especially when we faced grotesque, unexpected jumpscares in live-action environments. It wasn’t scripted—it felt visceral.”