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David F. Sandberg Wanted to ‘Never' Direct Another IP-Based Movie After Receiving ‘Death Threats' For ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods': ‘It's Just Not Worth It'
Although he returns to theaters this weekend with the video game adaptation “Until Dawn,” director David F. Sandberg ...
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David F. Sandberg said no more IP films after “very crazy” fan reactions to ‘Shazam 2’, but ‘Until Dawn’ brought him back in
Former DCEU director David F. Sandberg faced severe backlash over Shazam! Fury of the Gods, prompting him to initially ...
Survive ‘Until Dawn’ and you beat the game, but horror fans wanting red meat have already won
After a detour through two 'Shazam!' movies, director David F. Sandberg returns to the gory genre he loves most with a ...
David F. Sandberg Almost Ditched “IP-Based Movies” After ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’: “It’s Just Not Worth It”
The ‘Until Dawn’ director nearly passed on the opportunity to direct the new film because of fan backlash from the 2023 DC ...
‘Shazam’ Director Wanted to Quit ‘IP-Based Movies’ Because Getting ‘Death Threats’ From ‘Very Crazy’ Fans Is ‘Not Worth It’
Shazam' director David F. Sandberg almost quit making 'IP-based movies' because of backlash and death threats from angry fans ...
‘Until Dawn’ Team on Secret Easter Eggs, Potential Sequels and How the Movie and Video Games Could Merge
"Until Dawn" director and writer David F. Sandberg and Gary Dauberman break down the video game easter eggs and what the ...
David F. Sandberg Says ‘Until Dawn’ Was Harder to Make Than His ‘Shazam!’ Movies
The filmmaker's insistance on practical effects for the mold-breaking time-loop movie meant added pressure for each elaborate ...
Until Dawn’s best sequence pays homage to one of the game’s standout mechanics
[ Ed. note: This story contains spoilers for the Until Dawn movie.] ...
Shazam's Director Opens Up About 'Death Threats' And Why He's Tried Avoiding Big IPs After The DC Franchise
Shazam's director had a rough time on the DC franchise.
'Until Dawn' filmmakers on 'The Last of Us' effect on video game adaptations
Sitting down with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Sandberg and Dauberman shared how they chose to bring together ...
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Video game-based ‘Until Dawn’ piles on the horror but lacks the scares
David F. Sandberg’s ‘Until Dawn’ brings the PlayStation video game to the screen by throwing every horror trope at the wall – ...
Movie review: ‘Until Dawn’ a gory romp in the woods
Director David F. Sandberg is back in his comfort zone — a remote cabin in the woods filled with terrifying monsters. After ...