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Shazam! Director Abandons Superheroes for Horror Film

4/25/2025

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After the backlash from fans over Shazam! Fury of the Gods, director David F. Sandberg received chilling death threats, prompting him to leave the superhero genre behind. He’s now channeling his creativity into Until Dawn, a horror film that promises a fresh take on game adaptations, set to premiere on April 25, 2023.

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Story summary

After the backlash from fans over Shazam! Fury of the Gods, director David F. Sandberg received chilling death threats, prompting him to leave the superhero genre behind. He’s now channeling his creativity into Until Dawn, a horror film that promises a fresh take on game adaptations, set to premiere on April 25, 2023.