Ex-PS Narrative Director Slams Sony for Omitting Until Dawn Writers from Movie Credits

Kim MacAskill, a former narrative director at PlayStation, has launched a petition aimed at the creators of the Until Dawn movie to ensure proper credit is given to the game's original writers. As highlighted by Eurogamer, MacAskill's petition urges Sony to lead by example in the gaming industry by revising the credits for the Until Dawn movie to include the names of the game developers who crafted the iconic game.

In her petition, MacAskill expresses frustration over the current credits, which simply state "based on the Sony game," without acknowledging the specific individuals who spent years developing the game. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these creators, stating, "They spent years breaking their brains to make something incredible, and the world DESERVES to know their names... instead… No credit. No thanks. No honor."

Further elaborating on LinkedIn, MacAskill draws a comparison between the crediting practices for HBO's adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us—which credits both the studio and Neil Druckmann—and the lack of similar recognition for the Until Dawn movie. She recounts being told by Sony executives that, due to her salaried status, she would never be credited for the IP she created, highlighting a stark contrast in treatment within the same company.

MacAskill's petition calls on Sony to revise its approach to crediting in transmedia adaptations, suggesting that an executive producer credit or equivalent acknowledgment would honor the creators and inspire future generations. She advocates for the integrity of the industry, urging supporters to sign the petition to stand with game creators in demanding well-deserved recognition.

In related news, it appears that Until Dawn Remastered will be available on PlayStation Plus in May 2025, possibly as a promotional move ahead of the Until Dawn movie's release. However, the movie itself received a lukewarm reception, earning a 5/10 in IGN's Until Dawn movie review, which criticized it for failing to capture the essence of the horror game, describing it as "more disappointing than deadly."