Prepare to squirm in your seats as the iconic horror game Five Nights at Freddy’s makes its cinematic debut on November 1!

From Pixels to the Big Screen

Blumhouse, renowned for delivering spine-chilling flicks like “M3gan”, “The Black Phone”, and “Invisible Man”, now breathes life into Scott Cawthon’s nightmarish creation. And guess what? Josh Hutcherson of “Hunger Games” fame gears up as Mike, our brave guard entangled in the eerie realm of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.

Mike’s Terrifying Vigil

Haunted by his brother’s vanishing act a decade earlier, Mike’s quest for a fresh start at Freddy’s is more than just a regular job. It’s a chance to protect Abby, his younger sibling, masterfully portrayed by Piper Rubio. But, oh boy! Freddy’s is no ordinary pizzeria.

Mike, alongside the sharp-witted Officer Vanessa Shelly (Elizabeth Lail of “You” and “Mack & Rita”), dives deep into a world of supernatural mysteries. Every night unravels a new chilling tale, dragging him closer to a nightmare he can’t shake off.

A Game’s Spooky Genesis

Did you know? Almost a decade ago, a crestfallen Scott Cawthon was on the brink of ditching game development. That was until a peculiar review of his game, Chipper & Sons Lumber Co., caught his eye. A user found the game’s animatronics “unintentionally terrifying”. Cawthon’s eureka moment: crafting a game to be intentionally petrifying!

Hence, Five Nights at Freddy’s was born. Players, embodying Mike, navigate through a night of suspense at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. But, it’s the creepy animatronic crew—Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy—that truly test the players’ nerves.

Star-Studded Casting

Besides Hutcherson, we have Mary Stuart Masterson portraying the frosty Aunt Jane, Kat Conner Sterling as Abby’s devoted babysitter Maxine, and Matthew Lillard dishing out smugness as Mike’s career counselor, Steve Raglan.

Helmed by director Ema Tammi and inspired by the game series itself, this film boasts of a spectacular crew. The magic behind the scenes? Puppetry by Robert Bennett, special effects from Donnie Dean, and jaw-dropping visuals crafted by Jonathan Dearing.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars, folks! Universal Pictures International presents Five Nights at Freddy’s on November 1. Ready for a game-like movie escapade? See you at the cinemas!