Return to Silent Hill, the live-action movie adaptation of Silent Hill 2, is being directed by Christophe Gans, who helmed the controversial 2006 Silent Hill film, but it surely feels like this new one shall be extra devoted to the sport.
Per Selection, Return to Silent Hill is ready for a theatrical launch on the massive display screen. There’s nonetheless no launch date connected, however we now know Cineverse has acquired the rights for the film within the US. The corporate promised it’s going to be “a devoted adaptation of the online game Silent Hill 2,” which is just about precisely what the 2006 Silent Hill wasn’t.
This may be a scorching take, however 2006 Silent Hill is a vibe, man. The plot’s slightly in all places and it isn’t afraid to take inventive liberties that diverge from the video games, however divorced from the Silent Hill title it is a half-decent supernatural horror film with stable performing, nice sensible results, and a persistently oppressive ambiance.
That stated, it isn’t a devoted adaptation of the video games. With simply how good Silent Hill 2’s story is, I am glad to listen to Gans and co. are specializing in a extra direct interpretation.
For what it is value, the official press launch consists of the movie’s premise, and yeah, it appears fairly devoted:
“James, a person damaged after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary, ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him again to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable city remodeled by an unknown evil.
Whereas James desperately searches for Mary he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the thriller of what occurred to the city. However as he descends deeper into the darkness the secrets and techniques he uncovers result in a horrifying reality, and James finds himself struggling to carry on lengthy sufficient to save lots of his one real love.”
Return to Silent Hill stars Mamma Mia! Right here We Go Once more lead Jeremy Irvine as foremost protagonist James Sunderland and Jigsaw star Hannah Emily Anderson as Mary Shepherd-Sunderland.
“I’m delighted to associate with Cineverse, which has proven a real understanding of fanship,” stated Gans. “Return to Silent Hill is an adaptation created out of deep respect for a real masterpiece of a recreation, Konami‘s iconic Silent Hill 2. I hope followers will take pleasure in and be fulfilled with the expertise this new movie has to supply.”
Till then, listed below are the greatest Silent Hill video games you possibly can play tonight, with the lights turned off, after all.
