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 movie, but it surely appears like this new one will be extra trustworthy to the recreation.
Per Variety, Return to Silent Hill is ready for a theatrical launch on the large display. There’s nonetheless no launch date hooked up, however we now know Cineverse has acquired the rights for the movie in the US. The corporate promised it will be “a trustworthy adaptation of the online game Silent Hill 2,” which is just about precisely what the 2006 Silent Hill wasn’t.
This would possibly be a scorching take, however 2006 Silent Hill is a vibe, man. The plot’s a little throughout the place and it isn’t afraid to take artistic liberties that diverge from the video games, however divorced from the Silent Hill identify it is a half-decent supernatural horror movie with strong appearing, nice sensible results, and a persistently oppressive ambiance.
That stated, it isn’t a trustworthy 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 contains the movie’s premise, and yeah, it appears fairly trustworthy:
“James, a man 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 avoid wasting 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 accomplice 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 true 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 here are the finest Silent Hill video games you possibly can play tonight, with the lights turned off, in fact.
