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A lot of movies can be described as "dripping with atmosphere," but in the case of Silent Hill it's literally true. Faithfully adapted from the Konami video games by French director Christophe Gans and Pulp Fiction cowriter Roger Avary (both self-confessed video game addicts), this dark and grisly horror-fest is nothing if not a triumph of cinematography and production design, consisting of a minimal and mostly incoherent plot propped up by a mysterious maze of sets that literally seep, drip, and ooze with the atmospheric evil of past misdeeds. Welcome to the abandoned and perpetually foggy ghost town of Silent Hill, where grey ash falls like snow, a devastating coal-mine fire still burns in a hellish underground, and demons of various shapes and sizes make your worst nightmares seem like a walk in the park. It's here that distressed mother Rose (played by Pitch Black heroine Radha Mitchell) has taken her daughter Sharon (Jodelle Ferland) in hopes of discovering the source of Sharon's sleepwalking nightmares. What they find instead is a burned-out legacy of unspeakable evil, as Silent Hill's dark secrets are revealed. As opposing denizens of Silent Hill's meta-morphing underworld, Canadian actresses Alice Krige and Deborah Kara Unger seem to be the only ones who recognize this morbid mess as campy comedy; Gans (who established his visual flair with The Brotherhood of the Wolf) and Avary take it far too seriously, and the entire movie is utterly devoid of any emotional hooks or plot logic that would make us care about anything that happens. In crafting a loyal big-screen rendition of Silent Hill and its Playstation sequels, they've forgotten that movies play by a different and more demanding set of rules. As a result, they've made an impressive-looking but ultimately hollow horror film that only Silent Hill game-players can truly appreciate. --Jeff Shannon
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61 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Gisli Jokull Gislason
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Format:DVD
I have never played the games but I like horror films and this one I liked. It is very atmospheric and the scenery is terrific. It is a horror movie that doesn't use cheap tricks and there is a lot of suspense. It has a intriguing story line that you feel compelled to see through.
Looking at the other reviews this seems to be the kind of movie you either hate or love. I had no problems with the acting and thought the movie was well cast. I have never played the games so I cannot compare the two but it might explain the rich if confusing storyline. I was uneasy at all times and when day turns to hell (night) I found it to be very hellish and longed for the day again.
To me this story is a keeper, but since it has such love or hate reactions I can only help you by saying that I like horror movies such as Alien, The Thing, The Others and 28 days later. I don't like Scream, Halloween or Friday the 13th. Hope it helps.
Looking at the other reviews this seems to be the kind of movie you either hate or love. I had no problems with the acting and thought the movie was well cast. I have never played the games so I cannot compare the two but it might explain the rich if confusing storyline. I was uneasy at all times and when day turns to hell (night) I found it to be very hellish and longed for the day again.
To me this story is a keeper, but since it has such love or hate reactions I can only help you by saying that I like horror movies such as Alien, The Thing, The Others and 28 days later. I don't like Scream, Halloween or Friday the 13th. Hope it helps.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By W. cross
Format:DVD
If your a fan of horror films you will probably love Silent Hill. Obviously based heavily on the bestselling game series, Silent Hill is enjoyable weather you have or havent played the games. Many of the main characters and monsters from the earlier games feature heavily in the film, some of which have been suitably adapted and work well. The script is good and to the point, but some may concider it slightly bland in places. The quality of acting from the relativly unknown cast is of a good standard, especially compared with liker concieved films such as 'Resident evil' that is not a touch on this adaptation.
Silent Hill town itself has many firmiliar locations and sequences that have been directly taken from the games and make welcome sights for devoted games. The special effects are very good and do the game justice, with an original use of computer technology for scenes when the town 'turns to darkness'.
The film moves steadily and surly as the plot unravels and there is a nicly ominous conclusion that fits well into the franchise. Overall some may find the mysterious theme of this film not to their taste but for Horror film fans and Silent Hill game players this is an excellent theactrical adaptation and worth watching.
Silent Hill town itself has many firmiliar locations and sequences that have been directly taken from the games and make welcome sights for devoted games. The special effects are very good and do the game justice, with an original use of computer technology for scenes when the town 'turns to darkness'.
The film moves steadily and surly as the plot unravels and there is a nicly ominous conclusion that fits well into the franchise. Overall some may find the mysterious theme of this film not to their taste but for Horror film fans and Silent Hill game players this is an excellent theactrical adaptation and worth watching.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Gavin Moore
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Upon watching this on DVD (as I waited for the DVD release instead of watching it at the cinema with all the usual distractions an annoyances) I was immediately thrilled at how they managed to stay so faithful to the game, not exactly to the game mind you but what would be the fun in that if you played it as I have and knew exactly what was going to happen?
First off, the music! This was excellent using more or less exactly the same music used in the game, this also applied to sound effects and even the good old sound of the air raid siren that is in my view a very memorable and eerie factor in the first of the Silent Hill games.
Then the visuals, these are also superb conveying the run-down surroundings and look of the town and the strange inhabitants when the darkness comes, the creatures are excellent! Nice to see a director not go running strait for the PC when they want to achieve nice solid viuals. Although I thought Pyramid Head could have been utilised more as he looked spot on! But at the same time it's good that the creatures weren't relied on too much to entertain as Silent Hill is as much about loneliness, atmosphere and isolation as it is about strange goings on and things that rip you to shreds in the night. The fact applies is that the spirit, feel and heart of the game has been successfully captured and faithfully reproduced in a movie that can't be easy to do. And has managed in my view to be the best movie adaptation of a game to date, especially when I thought who would even attempt to make a film of a game that has remained strictly `cult' as it's not a game for everyone.... Read more ›
First off, the music! This was excellent using more or less exactly the same music used in the game, this also applied to sound effects and even the good old sound of the air raid siren that is in my view a very memorable and eerie factor in the first of the Silent Hill games.
Then the visuals, these are also superb conveying the run-down surroundings and look of the town and the strange inhabitants when the darkness comes, the creatures are excellent! Nice to see a director not go running strait for the PC when they want to achieve nice solid viuals. Although I thought Pyramid Head could have been utilised more as he looked spot on! But at the same time it's good that the creatures weren't relied on too much to entertain as Silent Hill is as much about loneliness, atmosphere and isolation as it is about strange goings on and things that rip you to shreds in the night. The fact applies is that the spirit, feel and heart of the game has been successfully captured and faithfully reproduced in a movie that can't be easy to do. And has managed in my view to be the best movie adaptation of a game to date, especially when I thought who would even attempt to make a film of a game that has remained strictly `cult' as it's not a game for everyone.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is not a typical horror flick; it's a film exploring horror themes. Some things that really stand out and make it an exceptionally good horror film are:
* that it allows for at least four modes of interpretation, including the more or less mundane explanation of hallucinations and death caused by periodic gusts of carbon monoxide.
* the contrast between the "inside view" of Rose and Officer Bennett and the "outside view" of the husband and the investigating officer, and the possibility that they occur in different timelines.
* the revelation that the real horror isn't the monsters but instead the townspeople's hollow fear- and purity-obsessed cult.
I also like the principal characters: even though they are mostly reduced to only a single trait (Rose is frantically maternal, Bennett is steadfast, the husband is bewildered) it makes sense in the situation where they are played out. The cult leader is impressively acted, switching seamlessly from benevolence to cruelty.
I don't care much for 'regular' horror movies -- I find them hard to believe in or care about. This film made me care and allowed me to (to some extent) suspend disbelief.
* that it allows for at least four modes of interpretation, including the more or less mundane explanation of hallucinations and death caused by periodic gusts of carbon monoxide.
* the contrast between the "inside view" of Rose and Officer Bennett and the "outside view" of the husband and the investigating officer, and the possibility that they occur in different timelines.
* the revelation that the real horror isn't the monsters but instead the townspeople's hollow fear- and purity-obsessed cult.
I also like the principal characters: even though they are mostly reduced to only a single trait (Rose is frantically maternal, Bennett is steadfast, the husband is bewildered) it makes sense in the situation where they are played out. The cult leader is impressively acted, switching seamlessly from benevolence to cruelty.
I don't care much for 'regular' horror movies -- I find them hard to believe in or care about. This film made me care and allowed me to (to some extent) suspend disbelief.
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Excellent quality, comes exactly as shown in the picture. Would recommend to anybody in an instant, I am a very happy customer.
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It surprised me
don't usually watch horro films but a friend told me it was and worth watching - which l now agree with
Published 1 month ago by robert cuthbert
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quite like this film
it's not the best, however its certainly better than the second one: revelation. the games are better than this film however its a good fun watch to pass the time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donna
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Dark and chilling
A film very cleverly made from the video game series Silent Hill, the story is dark in nature being in a town that is abandoned and yet cursed, it will have some people hiding... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. L. Sutcliffe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not too scary
Was expecting a grisly shocker but watched an enjoyable horror story. Some over acting and some scenes made me laugh when I shouldn't but overall a good film with some suprises. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Briers
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Good movie
Really good horror movie worth the money really good on blue ray can,t wait for part two already sent for it
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such a good movie!
a really good movie!, very cheap, works and came on time what else could you want from a dvd you got offline
Published 3 months ago by Danielle Aimee
4.0 out of 5 stars
What's not to like?
I'm not going to go into any great detail about the movie but it was a really good movie. It may not be the scariest movie i've ever seen but its one i would defintaly watch again. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hillary
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film.
Really enjoyed Silent Hill, the second in my opinion is a lot better however I would definitely say it was worth a buy!
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