Five Nights at Freddys is shaping up to be one of the cinematic events of the year as the adaptation of one of the most successful video games of the last decade. That said, before you enter the theater with your popcorn, you should know that it wont be an exact copy of the game. The clearest evidence of this is a significant change in its story.
In recent weeks, new details about the Five Nights at Freddys movie have emerged. Furthermore, several creatives close to the production have revealed information about what they have done. Thanks to this, we know that it promises to be faithful to the video game and its universe but will also take liberties to create a film with greater depth in its characters.
What will be the most significant difference in the Five Nights at Freddys movie?
If you played Five Nights at Freddys, you know that one of the key elements of the story is that Mike Schmidt, its protagonist, is completely alone. Thus, as the security guard at Freddy Fazbears Pizza, he has to survive several nights against the threats of the restaurants animatronics.
The big change is that, at the beginning of the story, Mike Schmidt will not be alone. Not in his personal life, nor when working at Freddy Fazbears Pizza. This is known because it is confirmed that he has a sister named Abby, and the reason he works at this terrifying restaurant is to earn money to support her.
But who accompanies Mike in the restaurant? Unfortunately, its Abby. So, he not only has to worry about surviving but also about finding a way to save his sister.
Who is Abby Schmidt?
Abby Schmidt is an original character created for the Five Nights at Freddys movie. She is a 10-year-old girl who is Mike Schmidts sister, and he has been taking care of her since their parents death.
"Abby, Mikes little sister, is curious and brave, with a creative mind and keen intuition. A bit lonely, she keeps her thoughts and feelings secret and expresses herself mainly through drawing.
Abby has grown up without her parents and raised by her unreliable brother, so she has learned to fend for herself. However, she is still a child, emotionally vulnerable, full of imagination, and not exempt from the normal outbursts of a 10-year-old girl," says Abbys official description.
There are already several theories on the internet about what Abbys true role will be in the Five Nights at Freddys story. These ideas contain spoilers for the entire saga, so well save them for another occasion, but everything points to her being a character with a lot of potential.
Why will the Five Nights at Freddys movie be different from the game?
If youre wondering why Five Nights at Freddys will have this significant difference, the answer is crucial: everything indicates that the film will take place in a different timeline.
So far, no member of the creative team of Five Nights at Freddys has confirmed this; however, it is common for adaptations of games, comics, and even manga not to be part of the established canon. Thus, considering that there is such a significant difference, its most likely to take place in a different timeline.
Undoubtedly, it will be interesting to see how the narrative of Five Nights at Freddys evolves with these changes. We will keep an eye on it and let you know if we learn about another change in the story.
What do you think of this change? Do you believe that Five Nights at Freddys will present a timeline that will satisfy horror indie experts? Tell us in the comments.