Silent Hill

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AReviewsJun 19, 2013

Silent Hill is really shocking and disturbing, with lots of scary scenes and cool ideas, the visual effects are astonishing, and the acting is great. Where on earth can this go bad? The plot, the story is original and great but unexplained,Silent Hill is really shocking and disturbing, with lots of scary scenes and cool ideas, the visual effects are astonishing, and the acting is great. Where on earth can this go bad? The plot, the story is original and great but unexplained, it leaves you with a lot of questions that you can't find answers for them anywhere, but does this weak point destroys the movie? No, of coarse not!… Expand

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Meth-dudeOct 26, 2014

The movie is full of good special effects and he's pretty much like the .I can honestly say i enjoyed from the first minute to the last and that's probably because of the amazing actors performances.

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horcrux2007Feb 17, 2015

I've never played the games, and I probably won't, but I was surprised by how much I liked the movie. It was kinda episodic because it's based on a video game, but I thought the movie was really scary and entertaining.

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WeeverManJun 23, 2015

I don't understand all of the negative criticism. This movie was surprisingly well done and followed silent hill ALMOST TO THE MARK. There were some changes that may turn some people off but they were so minuscule that it's not entirelyI don't understand all of the negative criticism. This movie was surprisingly well done and followed silent hill ALMOST TO THE MARK. There were some changes that may turn some people off but they were so minuscule that it's not entirely understandable. The Special effects were good and the movie was a scary and impressive adaption. Id give this movie a look if you're either a fan of silent hill or horror movies in general.… Expand

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arostislavnaNov 14, 2021

Honestly, I don't mind this film and that's from someone that thinks the horror film genre is dead, and everything that comes out nowadays is fast-food-horror.

I wont say it's perfect, but it does just enough to be an "original" take on theHonestly, I don't mind this film and that's from someone that thinks the horror film genre is dead, and everything that comes out nowadays is fast-food-horror.

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ByYuxiSsMar 13, 2017

We users if we know appreciate a good movie of a great saga of video games as can be silent hill.
For my opinion is very well based on video games with many scares and an atmosphere more than gloomy and not to mention the music is great andWe users if we know appreciate a good movie of a great saga of video games as can be silent hill.
For my opinion is very well based on video games with many scares and an atmosphere more than gloomy and not to mention the music is great and excellent.

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FalaaxApr 15, 2018

This film really does a great job of building a tense atmosphere without needing to put cheap jumpscares all over the place. It's mysterious and good even if sometimes it it feels like it may be a bit too complicated. Good movie, I recommend it.

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Sosmooth1982Jan 11, 2023

It's been a long time since I seen a really good scary movie. This movie is freaky as hell. So many different creatures I love it.

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StuartsJun 21, 2020

Es una gran pelicula mete demasiadas referencias del juego y ni que decir de la gran aparicion y el excelente diseño que le dieron a Pyramid Head, se salio de la historia algo que se veia venir ya que por lo general la industria del cineEs una gran pelicula mete demasiadas referencias del juego y ni que decir de la gran aparicion y el excelente diseño que le dieron a Pyramid Head, se salio de la historia algo que se veia venir ya que por lo general la industria del cine decide que se debe adaptar para un publico extenso y no solo en la comunidad de los jugadores, es aceptable quiza la historia si se desvia mucho del origen de Silent Hill pero no es tan mala y la verdad si vale la pena ver la pelicula es muy buena. Vale la pena?... Si, igual si quieres checar las referencias a los juegos te gustara.… Expand

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Toasty87Jul 11, 2020

Very good attempt at a video game adaption good story and casting with nice effects.

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Kovalev_StepanJun 2, 2022

Понятия не имею, почему фильм так низко оценён критиками. Как по мне, так это один из лучших ужастиков, что я смотрел, и тем более лучшая экранизация видеоигры. Да, фильм не пугает типичными скримерами, характерными большей части фильмовПонятия не имею, почему фильм так низко оценён критиками. Как по мне, так это один из лучших ужастиков, что я смотрел, и тем более лучшая экранизация видеоигры. Да, фильм не пугает типичными скримерами, характерными большей части фильмов ужасов, он пугает атмосферой, может поэтому многие считают фильм нестрашным. В фильме множество отсылок на другие игры серии. Единственное, что мне не понравилось, так это появление пирамидоголового, так как он тут не уместен по лору самой серии игр. Сюжет несколько отличается от оригинальной игры, но что в этом плохого?… Expand

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scaryDriftFeb 15, 2023

Ich fand eigentlich richtig gut, nur halt man hat wenig von pyramid head gesehen

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AApr 30, 2006

I went into the movie with low expectations after having been told of its stupidity, but I am also a fan of the games quite a bit. The movie started out great, with psychological unease permeating throughout much of it. The visuals and I went into the movie with low expectations after having been told of its stupidity, but I am also a fan of the games quite a bit. The movie started out great, with psychological unease permeating throughout much of it. The visuals and atmosphere were spot on. Eventually the film descended into heavy-handed gore fest though, which was unfortunate. The end scenes were disgusting. Not subtle and disturbing but just blatantly disgusting. Not even the games were this vile.… Expand

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ChristopherA.Jun 8, 2006

The big advantage the games have over this movie is their interactivity - which is exactly the element heightening the suspense. The movie feels like a very extended cut scene but a pretty one at it. The photography is awesome and very much The big advantage the games have over this movie is their interactivity - which is exactly the element heightening the suspense. The movie feels like a very extended cut scene but a pretty one at it. The photography is awesome and very much remniscant of how all games look - eerie. The movie would probably have been better in its original state - without any male leads - focusing on the mindstate that is Silent Hill instead of switching back and forth between "real" and "unreal". Very decent videogame adaption though that doesn't deserve as much negative criticism as it has been receiving.… Expand

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JasperP.Apr 23, 2006

Although the movie started out great, the film began to worsen towards the end of the movie. The first few sequences with the monsters were amazing, but there were too many points in the movie where people had to explain backstory. I think Although the movie started out great, the film began to worsen towards the end of the movie. The first few sequences with the monsters were amazing, but there were too many points in the movie where people had to explain backstory. I think they should have left the plot more ambiguous.… Expand

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JustinM.Apr 30, 2006

You see, the thing about this movie is that it had all the visual look and groutesque images as in the game, but not a lot of horror. and thats where the movie kinda went downhill. the first half of the movie was great and prabably the best You see, the thing about this movie is that it had all the visual look and groutesque images as in the game, but not a lot of horror. and thats where the movie kinda went downhill. the first half of the movie was great and prabably the best scene was the bathroom transition to the living darkness and where rose encounters pyramid head. speaking of him i was hoping he had a more bigger role in the film as his role was a short one. I have all the silent hill games and beat them all 13 or more times. the movie needed more horror where after the school she encounters the living darkness again in the hotel then again in the hospital, and i was hoping that rose weilded weapons like the pipe and bashed the monsters around with it. the speacial effects in the movie matched that of the game and was right on the money yet i noticed a lot of things that needed lots of improvement. Overall i enjoyed it still and do hope for a next one just more horror(screww the plot)( most of the SH games were a bit confusing to understand, the horror kept us entertained) non stop living darkness and horrible monstors. And definitely more Pyramid head popping out of every corner as in SH2!!! Its just the movie failed to define itself as a true horror movie.… Expand

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DarrenH.May 1, 2006

Having always been a fan of the Silent Hill series of games, the news of a film remake was pleasantly received. Seeing as most movie critics have likely never played through any of the games (Perhaps 10 minutes or so, to prevent people Having always been a fan of the Silent Hill series of games, the news of a film remake was pleasantly received. Seeing as most movie critics have likely never played through any of the games (Perhaps 10 minutes or so, to prevent people saying they've never played the games) I didn't go into the cinema with any preconceptions or hopes, as most videogame remakes have been either spectacularly poor or ridiculously stupid. Nevertheless, the Silent Hill franchise has always seemed like promising subject matter for a film in my opinion. I wasn't wrong. [***SPOILERS***] The film starts off very quickly, but I feel that more work could have been done to establish the characters for those who haven't played the games. Regardless, the introduction is always going to be the part of the movie which is going to be disregarded, as we all know where the meaty part is going to be: Silent Hill. On reaching the damned town, the atmosphere is very faithful to the games; including the thick, constricting fog which makes the viewer feel incredibly claustrophobic. The 'scary parts' where the darkness ensues, and the monsters come out to play, is very well done. Although there is no shock factor in particular, the segments are genuinely disturbing in keeping with the games. The special effects are professionally done, and don't look fake like some have done in previous game remakes. However, I feel that much more could have been done with Silent Hill. Of the whole time period of the film, only around 30% of the film was scary. The vast majority of the film was rather misguided in my opinion, and it tries to draw the storyline along with the audience kicking and screaming. The ending segment in the church and hospital was very drawn out, and I feel that it nullified the good work that the film does in creating a disturbing and paranoid atmosphere. The large majority of viewers are likely to have played the games, so I think that the huge amount of time devoted to conveying the storyline is slightly unwise. I would go as far to say that this isn't so much a horror film as it is a thriller with elements of horror thrown in. Nevertheless, the areas where the creatures of Silent Hill threaten Rose (Radha Mitchell) are very impressive, albeit extremely disturbing at times. However, towards the end of the film, I feel that too much effort is made to shock the viewer (My mind flashes to the segment outside the church with Pyramid Head), and that the director was trying to make up for lost time by cramming as much senseless gore into the last 20 minutes or so as possible. The acting was passable, although nothing special. Laurie Holden (The cop) was overused, and I feel that the film would have benefitted from isolating Rose much more; which would increase the feeling of loneliness and paranoia ten-fold. So essentially, Silent Hill is definitely recommended for fans of the film; but if you haven't played a substantial portion of one of the games, you will go away feeling either incredibly confused or very angry. Thankfully, the ending leaves the path open for a sequel; with Sean Bean likely to walk the hellish road to Silent Hill. Having seen his performance in this film, I think he could put in a better performance than his female counterpart.… Expand

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RandellP.Jun 21, 2006

A case of bias amongst critics, it seems. It once again becomes rather painfully obvious that critics are sheep. This movie certainly isn't perfect, but it worth more then a 3.0. Let me start by stating that the acting and the dialogue A case of bias amongst critics, it seems. It once again becomes rather painfully obvious that critics are sheep. This movie certainly isn't perfect, but it worth more then a 3.0. Let me start by stating that the acting and the dialogue in this movie is bad. They really should have put some more work into that. For me, it was the visuals and the story that made Silent Hill a rather interesting movie. I haven't played the first Silent Hill game but I had no problem understanding the story, so either a lot of the critics are mentally challenged or I posses some supernatural story-understanding ability. I don't understand why some people would call the story 'dumb'. Sure, it's not really Oscar material but the story has a more depth then most horrormovies that I've seen in the pas few years. The movie itself looks great. I've seem some flashes of the SIlent Hill games and the movie really reminded me of them. It certainly has its moments of macabre and surrealistic beauty, although they were a bit few and far inbetween for my tastes. Overall an entertaining and interesting movie, that tries to be different from your average teenage slasher flick. Give it a chance.… Expand

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PaulO.Jun 23, 2006

I liked this movie. Maybe not one you should shell out $9.00 for at the theater, but maybe you have a discount theater? or go rent it when it comes out. The story was interesting enough. I tried not to think too much though. The best parts I liked this movie. Maybe not one you should shell out $9.00 for at the theater, but maybe you have a discount theater? or go rent it when it comes out. The story was interesting enough. I tried not to think too much though. The best parts of the movie was when darkness came over the town and all the demons appeared. Great visuals and CG. One woman's death was great to watch (i know it sounds sick but you'll know what i mean if you've seen it). I didn't like the ending but I can't really discuss that here. Oh yeah, also, I haven't played any of the games so I can't compare them. My review is unbiased. So go watch it if you like semi-horror dramas. There's nothing that scary, just really creepy and suspenseful.… Expand

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RandyM.Mar 19, 2007

While the atmosphere provides chills, nothing else does. However, this is the best video game to movie transition yet.....but we've still got a long way to go.

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ApocalypseBrownMay 26, 2007

The best game-movie adaptation yet to hit the big screen. The acting, mood and lighting were mostly good. However, Sean Bean was terrible! It's defiantly a film for Silent Hill fans, as the casual viewer may get bored with the slow pacing.

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BenjaminPJan 22, 2010

I dunno. Maybe it's because I used the play the original Playstation game back in the day, but I thought this movie was surprisingly good. It was maybe a little predictable, but whatever. You have to apply a willful suspension of I dunno. Maybe it's because I used the play the original Playstation game back in the day, but I thought this movie was surprisingly good. It was maybe a little predictable, but whatever. You have to apply a willful suspension of disbelief with horror stories like this. Ultimately, I thought the movie made a pretty convincing statement about society on a metaphorical level. Don't take too much stock in what the critics say about this one. Sometimes bad movies can be totally awesome. (Easily one of the best renditions of hell I've ever seen.)… Expand

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SilentOneOct 11, 2006

Silent Hill can certainly defy Mortal Kombat as the best VG adaptation but it is far from being the great cinematographic masterpiece it could have been. A lot of horror and psychological movies are superior and it is sad to see that films Silent Hill can certainly defy Mortal Kombat as the best VG adaptation but it is far from being the great cinematographic masterpiece it could have been. A lot of horror and psychological movies are superior and it is sad to see that films like Jacob's Ladder and Twelve Monkeys are more "Silent hillish" than Gans's flick. The main problem is, instead on focusing on a solid story and putting references here and there, Gans does the opposite. He tries to put as many references as possible and links the whole in a more or less ambiguous manner. I cannot say however that he does not know what Silent Hill is. However, I liked (not loved) this movie even if it is not going to mark a lot of minds and it will eventually be forgotten with time. [***SPOILERS***] For me the main positive thing is the absence of a Mary Sue, something that pissed me off a lot in Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Of course there is Cybil but at least she got beaten up and expressed negative emotions (ie she does not go fighting like if she was doing her shopping and she does show stressful behavior) Gans said he got older since Le pacte des loups (which I found to be more mature). IMO, he is still a kid. He seems to have focused more on the sentence " I'm putting this because fans will love it" than on the making of a movie. Running 3/4 of the movie and resolving clues might be interesting in a VG. In a movie, we need a story and character development. Most of the critics agree on a point. Silent Hill has beautiful images and camera angles. I wouldn't be surprised if Dan Laustsen or Carol Spier got nominated for an award. However, if most of the critics say they don't understand the story, it is because the dialogue and the editing do not offer that much to allow the moviegoer to care enough for the characters. And a Silent Hill with an average story hurts. And it hurts a lot. Despite it all, 7/10. I can discuss this movie negatively for hours but there is that je ne sais quoi that made this movie entertaining to my eyes. If there is a 2-disc DVD coming up in 2007, I'd probably buy it.… Expand

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CurtisC.Apr 21, 2006

Pretty twisted and creepy. There are some boring and slow parts, but for the most part, it's all pretty strange and just what you'd expect going into it.

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AnnonZ.Apr 21, 2006

Silent Hill wasn

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RyanL.Apr 28, 2006

If I ever had a chance to meet the director i would probably run up to him and give him a very big hug followed by at least four decent slaps across the face. I love the video games and believe that they are the best survival horror games If I ever had a chance to meet the director i would probably run up to him and give him a very big hug followed by at least four decent slaps across the face. I love the video games and believe that they are the best survival horror games out there. With an intense atmosphere and an artistic design that can only be described as grotesquely beautiful, silent hill is a video game franchise that separated itself from other horror games like resident evil and fatal frame by giving us deep characters and a mysterious/intense storyline combined with unimaginable monsters in a living nightmare that disturbes and frightens all players that experience it even today. The director did his job in bringing these aspects to the big screen which made this the best and most accurate video game to movie transition so far. The only thing that didn't appear in the theater was what made the game so wonderful, the very plot. This is when I violently slap the director silly while screaming, "Why o why did you not keep the storyline?" You were going so good, then it went downhill, and in the end I was slightly disappointed. There are many reasons why the plot was changed I believe: copyrights, length of the picture, Rose can't shoot a gun to defeat the final boss and Cybil was already extra crispy (another big mistake that angers me so). But I understand and forgive the director for the plot. The story was very close to the origional, and I have to be grateful for that considering that we could have ended up with another resident evil, that only resembled the game through a virus, an evil corporation, and a lot of shot zombies. In the end real fans of the video game should appreciate and like the movie because of the many details and moments found in the movie that brought silent hill to life, but also wish the main plot ( the birth of a god of a religious cult through the body of an innocent child) was kept intact so that people new to the series can see why we love silent hill so much. Overall, the critics raped this movie like a two dollar whore because they were expecting an oscar masterpiece. It's a movie based on a video game. Don't complain that it's like watching a video game when the movie, believe it or not, is actually based on a video game! In my opinion if it's like watching a video game than thank you mr. director sir you really did your job. In all, if your a fan you will like or even love the movie. If not you might be confused, disgusted and bored while watching the show. Either way I enjoyed it and so did others. Not to mention how funny it was that Silent Hill was number 1 at the box office, but only because, in regards to American Dreams and the Sentinel, American Idol is getting as repetative and old as Michael Douglas' career.… Expand

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DarrenO.May 14, 2006

Being a big fan of the both the game and film, I'll give it seven because it kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through.. an alright script and average acting.. But this is made up by the great disturbing isuals.. and that for Being a big fan of the both the game and film, I'll give it seven because it kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through.. an alright script and average acting.. But this is made up by the great disturbing isuals.. and that for me is all a good horror movie needs… Expand

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EonMay 2, 2006

As much underrated as "Capote" is overrated. No, we really cannot trust critics. Yes, the movie has its flaws, but overall efect is really nice. And yes, not everyone will understand this movie, in fact , I don't see how those who As much underrated as "Capote" is overrated. No, we really cannot trust critics. Yes, the movie has its flaws, but overall efect is really nice. And yes, not everyone will understand this movie, in fact , I don't see how those who havent played the games could. I just wish that there weren't so many characters in it, because Silent Hill's horror is based on the feeling of loneliness and saddnes within it. However, I really enjoyed it, and i will do so many times more. Sweet dreams.… Expand

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ClarkL.May 9, 2006

The EMPIRE reviewer has described the movie perfectly. People who have gotten used to video game "story" experiences while playing will appreciate this movie. Anyone who doesn't play games probably won't enjoy much beyond the cool The EMPIRE reviewer has described the movie perfectly. People who have gotten used to video game "story" experiences while playing will appreciate this movie. Anyone who doesn't play games probably won't enjoy much beyond the cool monsters and nice cinematography.… Expand

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JohnB.Sep 19, 2006

The visual FXs were very good to great. There was always a sense of dread and rot. It felt more like a 'Marilyn Manson' video meets a 'Hellraiser' movie. There wasn't so much of the gore and slasher stuff as it was The visual FXs were very good to great. There was always a sense of dread and rot. It felt more like a 'Marilyn Manson' video meets a 'Hellraiser' movie. There wasn't so much of the gore and slasher stuff as it was always more of a great sense of danger. I felt parts of the movie were weak and a little hard to follow at times, but overall the movie wasn't bad. I think they could have spend a little more time explaining the beginning and the ending.… Expand

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PW.Sep 16, 2007

Critics give it 30/100 and user comments give it 81/100. I know which I trust more. Most of those critics probably aren't videogame fans, let alone have ever played and understood the ideas behind Silent Hills. It's a Critics give it 30/100 and user comments give it 81/100. I know which I trust more. Most of those critics probably aren't videogame fans, let alone have ever played and understood the ideas behind Silent Hills. It's a psychological/mythological/horror hybrid. This film is the only one so far to be true to the videogame it is based on for, like the game, it lets you wallow in the atmosphere rather than bomarding you with action every few seconds and it doesn't cheat the viewer by having a totally upbeat ending.… Expand

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DanL.Apr 22, 2006

The movie was visually stunning, and enough so that it should receive its fair share of credit for that alone. Beyond that though, the dialogue was humorous at best and somehow a director that did everything right aesthetically managed to The movie was visually stunning, and enough so that it should receive its fair share of credit for that alone. Beyond that though, the dialogue was humorous at best and somehow a director that did everything right aesthetically managed to neglect every other detail. Shots of actresses that have been fair in the past looked like they were done in one rehearsal take (hasn't Alice Krige won awards?). The movie's worth a chance, but only one, even if you're a fan of the game series. At least it did that justice.… Expand

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JohnV.Apr 24, 2006

The best video game to film adaptation that, unfortunately, suffers from a distrust of its audience, an unnecessary exposition, and poor dialogue. Great special effects, disturbing imagery and an excellent sound track take this film miles The best video game to film adaptation that, unfortunately, suffers from a distrust of its audience, an unnecessary exposition, and poor dialogue. Great special effects, disturbing imagery and an excellent sound track take this film miles farther than its script could possibly go.… Expand

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RyanG.Apr 29, 2006

I have an idea, Silent Hill: dialougue tracks taken out. Ambient Masterpeice?

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ChazG.May 22, 2006

(Positive) Great cinematography & outstanding special effects. (Negative) The storyline was basic and the lead character "Rose" was constantly making decisions in a foolish manner rather than intelligent. Overall the movie was entertaining (Positive) Great cinematography & outstanding special effects. (Negative) The storyline was basic and the lead character "Rose" was constantly making decisions in a foolish manner rather than intelligent. Overall the movie was entertaining and SCARY! Worth the movie ticket if EXTREME violence is not offensive.… Expand

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D.S.Aug 22, 2009

At first I was going to give this movie an 8 or maybe even a 9, but then I actually played the games (all 1-4 of them!) and realized that: 1.The games are far more engaging in story and character than most movies ive ever seen and most At first I was going to give this movie an 8 or maybe even a 9, but then I actually played the games (all 1-4 of them!) and realized that: 1.The games are far more engaging in story and character than most movies ive ever seen and most especially this movie. 2. It is much like watching someone play the video game. (watching someone actually play the video game is, in fact, quite entertaining in itself though, especially with commentary from an unexpecting gamer) Overall, the movie is great fun with truly sick scenery and atmosphere combined with a great soundtrack from Akira Yamaoka (who also created the soundtrack for the games). Its drawbacks are its somewhat incoherent story (suggest playing the game first for a much greater understanding of the movie),lackluster dialouge at times (though not as bad as critics say) and the aforementioned fact that the video game itself is more engaging than the movie. I must say that, though not that scary, it is superior to most of the recent horror titles out there at the moment due to atmosphere and a plot, though messy, will keep you entirely glued to the seat throughout the movie.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerAug 29, 2014

Takes many aspects of the video game series, but sadly fails to capture the fear. That being said it's not bad and is definitely worth a look for any fan of the video games. They'll be the ones who will grin at all the references to the gamesTakes many aspects of the video game series, but sadly fails to capture the fear. That being said it's not bad and is definitely worth a look for any fan of the video games. They'll be the ones who will grin at all the references to the games like familiar locations, enemies, and characters. By far the best thing that was taken from the video game and applied to this movie is the soundtrack. Just like in the games it adds to the atmosphere and definitely takes the movie one step further to make it feel like it is Silent Hill.

As you might expect of a video game adaption many liberties were taken with the plot, which is loosely based on the first game. Despite an overall feeling of vagueness, which does clear up as it nears it's end, the plot is much more comprehensible than that of the first game, even if I didn't quite get the ending. Still fans will appreciate the many nods to the source material.

What ultimately hurts the movie is that it's just not scary. Meaning that while fans like myself will be eating up every little thing related to the game series, those unfamiliar with the source material will be left unimpressed and possibly bored. It tries hard to pull outsiders in, but this is a video game movie for the video game fans. Others might want to look elsewhere.

As it stands it's not a good horror movie, but it's good video game movie. One that will delight fans of the series. It's a great display of fan service for anyone familiar with the games, and they're the audience that should check this out. At the end of the day that's what a video game movie should do. Too often games are translated into movies that make mockeries of the games they're based on. Yeah, it might not be scary enough for most horror-movie buffs, but this is the first video game movie I've seen that actually comes pretty darn close to capturing the magic of the game and putting it on a DVD. IT's just a shame the scares aren't there. Still, as a huge fan of the game series I really enjoyed it, and I give it a 7.9/10.… Expand

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SilentINUNov 29, 2012

I love the games and i was curious about this movie, it was enjoyable some part were good designed and the story was also nice. It's was a movie that i enjoyed and the ending was one of the best parts but there is horror movies that i enjoyedI love the games and i was curious about this movie, it was enjoyable some part were good designed and the story was also nice. It's was a movie that i enjoyed and the ending was one of the best parts but there is horror movies that i enjoyed more. For a Silent Hill lover it is a decent movie but for someone that don't know the games is a little blank.… Expand

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PaultergeistFeb 18, 2013

As both a horror and video game fan I was at first quite sceptical about this title. But unlike the, to me, quite close to disastrous, Resident Evil remakes (although I haven't seen RE: Afterlife yet) I was pretty much surprised about SilentAs both a horror and video game fan I was at first quite sceptical about this title. But unlike the, to me, quite close to disastrous, Resident Evil remakes (although I haven't seen RE: Afterlife yet) I was pretty much surprised about Silent Hill. The atmosphere in the games is amazing. And I think they managed to convert it into the movie pretty well. The acting isn't bad at all either. Jodelle Ferland who seems really talented to me (based on her roles in Kingdom Hospital Tideland) again is pretty steady in this movie although her role is quite small this time. Same as Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean act pretty decent. You can easily imagine the fear Mitchell (Playing the main character) is experiencing during her forced visit to lovely Silent Hill. Like most horror movies nowadays this one isn't outstanding either but it definitely will not waste your time.… Expand

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BajanMasterApr 12, 2014

It was overall a good film, it explained the story well and showed pretty good effects. As a video game adaptation, i would recommend especially since its based off of Silent Hill

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rjmacreadyAug 8, 2020

There's really only one stand-out sequence in this entire film - the one with the nurses - but it's a perfectly alright if highly uninspired video game adaptation, overall. I'm not sure it'll make much sense to anyone unfamiliar with theThere's really only one stand-out sequence in this entire film - the one with the nurses - but it's a perfectly alright if highly uninspired video game adaptation, overall. I'm not sure it'll make much sense to anyone unfamiliar with the games, though (for the fans, it does feature cameos from many of the franchise's most memorable monsters, including the always-adorable "Pyramid Head").

Still a darn sight better than the sequel, and it does at least nail the atmosphere at times.… Expand

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FilmVirtueFeb 14, 2014

This film can be good and bad, depending on how It's viewed and who It's viewed by. Particularly serious fans of the series may be better of just playing the game instead. If that's not or IS you but still intend to watch it, Don't jump toThis film can be good and bad, depending on how It's viewed and who It's viewed by. Particularly serious fans of the series may be better of just playing the game instead. If that's not or IS you but still intend to watch it, Don't jump to any criticisms until you have seen and understand the film in full.… Expand

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johnslegersJan 3, 2016

The problem with "Silent Hill" is that it lacks balance. Some parts of the film are over-explained while others leave you in a constant "What the f***". Some parts are just too creepy and shocking, while others get a little boring. Some partsThe problem with "Silent Hill" is that it lacks balance. Some parts of the film are over-explained while others leave you in a constant "What the f***". Some parts are just too creepy and shocking, while others get a little boring. Some parts are taken right out of the film, while others seemed added for no good reason. Some acting is very good, while other is very questionable.

This lack of balance is enough to make many people disinterested in the film. Either they think it's too confusing, too gory, too different from the game, too slow, etc.

Although IMO his "Brotherhood of the Wolf" was most definitely a better film, Gans definitely managed to provide something the Silver Screen hasn't seen in a long time : a dark and genuinely creepy Gothic environment with a Clive Barker sense of aesthetics. Too bad the "darkness" had only so little presence in this film, although I guess they had to make it fairly short to make it even remotely possible to survive in there.

In spite of its many flaws, however, I can say I really loved seeing "Silent Hill". It's definitely refreshing after seeing all those cliché American horror films or typical Japanese gore.… Expand

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perkjlJan 8, 2016

Fans of the games will notice some major plot differences, but out of all the video game-to movie adaptions I'd say Silent Hill is the only film that heavily borrows elements from the games. Primarily from Silent Hill1-3 on Sony's PlayStationFans of the games will notice some major plot differences, but out of all the video game-to movie adaptions I'd say Silent Hill is the only film that heavily borrows elements from the games. Primarily from Silent Hill1-3 on Sony's PlayStation & PS2. To be honest, this is probably better than the film adaptions of Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Whereas the Resident Evil film felt a bit more sci-fi- Silent Hill really relies on horror. Also, the music was very well done. Sometimes the acting is pretty bad, but overall better than the Resident Evil film.… Expand

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weskergamerApr 17, 2017

Es una buena pelicula. No es una pelicula de grandes sustos pero si de una atmosfera q asusta solo con verla. Uno de sus principales problemas es q es muy lenta y dura 2 horas q parecen una eternidad. Igual la pelicula esta vagamente basadoEs una buena pelicula. No es una pelicula de grandes sustos pero si de una atmosfera q asusta solo con verla. Uno de sus principales problemas es q es muy lenta y dura 2 horas q parecen una eternidad. Igual la pelicula esta vagamente basado en el videojuego original pero mantiene algunas cosas especiales q lo hacen buena… Expand

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ZekuDec 11, 2017

Finally a decent film based on a video game, I've been waiting for it for too long.
Although not a masterpiece of the genre, Silent Hill discreetly does its job. A film aimed mostly at teenagers but that does not have a frenetic pace andFinally a decent film based on a video game, I've been waiting for it for too long.
Although not a masterpiece of the genre, Silent Hill discreetly does its job. A film aimed mostly at teenagers but that does not have a frenetic pace and senseless violent scenes. There are violent scenes, for example the scene in which a woman is torn off by Pyramid Head, but they have a very precise sense of logic.
Good interpretation of the actors, even if Sean Bean is little used and its usefulness in the film is marginal, and in general we can talk about a good horror film that culminates in a very bad, as disturbing, final.… Expand

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BaldwinEJul 20, 2018

This is probably as good as video game adaptations can get nowadays. This movie tries to capture some of the atmosphere and succeeds most the time. Good actors, great cinematography and suspensefull.
But like all video game movies there isThis is probably as good as video game adaptations can get nowadays. This movie tries to capture some of the atmosphere and succeeds most the time. Good actors, great cinematography and suspensefull.
But like all video game movies there is the ambition to have some absolutely unnecessary blockbusters traits. My major complaint is that this movie tries also to appeal to people who have never heard of Silent Hill, it's reasonable, but does this in the wrong way. It spends too much time on literally explaining and breaking the atmosphere completely, instead of giving visual hints or conversations in town on what, why and and how is something happening. Also, some of the lore gets purposely twisted.
I enjoyed watching it and would recommend it.… Expand

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INU4SH4Jul 3, 2020

This was not the greatest video game to the screen adaptation but it was more than enough to satisfy me as a fan of Silent Hill. It had the atmosphere and eeriness of the main games and a good standalone story to boot.

Definitely not thatThis was not the greatest video game to the screen adaptation but it was more than enough to satisfy me as a fan of Silent Hill. It had the atmosphere and eeriness of the main games and a good standalone story to boot.

Definitely not that greatest horror movie around but I was still quite happy with the final result. If you loved the games, this won't disappoint it unlike Silent Hill: Revelations.… Expand

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AngryGeekJun 6, 2022

I liked it even though there were minor differences. True to the roots of the series.

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MichaelVoorheesJun 23, 2022

Годная коллаба Канадцев с Японцами. Японцы умеют делать необычный сюжет, так-же, как и музыку. Хотя я и не испытал того самого сжатия ануса, когда я впервые играл в первую часть на PS2, btw, реализация на высоте.Годная коллаба Канадцев с Японцами. Японцы умеют делать необычный сюжет, так-же, как и музыку. Хотя я и не испытал того самого сжатия ануса, когда я впервые играл в первую часть на PS2, btw, реализация на высоте.

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JamesH.May 7, 2006

Having never played the game I can successfully say I didn't find any "plot-holes" that some of the critics have mentioned. In general, an interesting movie that truely is a nightmare. Overall it feels longer than 3 hours (even though Having never played the game I can successfully say I didn't find any "plot-holes" that some of the critics have mentioned. In general, an interesting movie that truely is a nightmare. Overall it feels longer than 3 hours (even though its just 2), just like a bad dream. Some really creepy stuff is done at the beginning of the movie but it gets tiring and someone boring after a while once you get the feel that the main character cant be harmed (maybe she can?) The plot is pretty thick and flows like syrup, and the ending is going to piss some people off. Like I said I never played the game, but I could definately spot "boss scenes" that are probably in it, being re-enacted in the movie. Overall: great beginning, middle gets boring after you get used to the scares, ending will be liked by some, probably disliked by most.… Expand

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VictorB.Apr 26, 2006

The bad about this movie is that it makes you think so much you are too boggled to be afraid or feel suspense or anything you want to be feeling at a movie like this. It makes a supreme effort, which I did appreciate, but the execution was The bad about this movie is that it makes you think so much you are too boggled to be afraid or feel suspense or anything you want to be feeling at a movie like this. It makes a supreme effort, which I did appreciate, but the execution was flawed. It wa so flawed you feel confused more than anything. The GOOD: The set design, the art direction, the effects!! All excellent!!! Endless Hellish Beauty!!… Expand

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DestardiApr 26, 2006

Wasn't a bad movie; definitely better than most other video game ripoffs.

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SeanM.Apr 23, 2006

Meh. There were nice, gory moments and the atmosphere was pleasantly creepy, but everything else fell flat. They should've forgone the side story (sorry, Sean Bean) and the overlong bouts of exposition and just thrown more twisted Meh. There were nice, gory moments and the atmosphere was pleasantly creepy, but everything else fell flat. They should've forgone the side story (sorry, Sean Bean) and the overlong bouts of exposition and just thrown more twisted scenes into the fray. Oh, and if your brain isn't hard-wired to understand 'Nintendo' logic (I found a hotel room key, so she must be at the hotel!) some of the movie conventions will probably seem quite silly. Also, when will directors learn that CGI monsters are never really scary? The guy that crawls out of the bathroom stall? Freaky. The walking CGI blob thing? Not so much. The handful of good scenes were pretty priceless, though. Overall, if you liked the games and have money burning a hole through your pocket, you could do much worse.… Expand

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KevinE.Apr 27, 2006

The critics are way too harsh on this one. It seemed most were either ready to praise it or just downright hate it. Yet its based on the video-game, but thats still no reason to dismiss it as mindless teen fodder. The atmosphere and The critics are way too harsh on this one. It seemed most were either ready to praise it or just downright hate it. Yet its based on the video-game, but thats still no reason to dismiss it as mindless teen fodder. The atmosphere and cinematography by itself alone nearly makes a 10/10. The acting was also great and there was a decent attempt at the story. The movie managed to pull me into its world which is something rare for me these stills. It dragged at times and had its problems yes, but the 30/100 average is downright insulting. Don't except a horrid movie, but don't expect a classic one either. I reccomend it though… Expand

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AaronW.Mar 30, 2007

The film adaptation of Silent Hill shouldn't receive awards in all categories equally - far from it. However, it does enough with what it has to warrant a look if you like "creepy", though perhaps not if you want to see a 4 star movie The film adaptation of Silent Hill shouldn't receive awards in all categories equally - far from it. However, it does enough with what it has to warrant a look if you like "creepy", though perhaps not if you want to see a 4 star movie Pros: Visuals - The Darkness is very "off"... in a good way (Filmed in HD) TERRIFIC ambiance and atmosphere - Silent Hill's one "true" strength. The Otherworld/Darkness setting is very well done. Silent Hill itself also gives you the feeling of isolation. The... "unique" soundtrack, taken from the games themselves, feels very well placed. Great monster costumes - Pyramid Head especially. Cons: Acting - Cheesy at times ("They used to say this town was haunted" LOL) Development - Character personalities seem underdeveloped, and the plot seems to run around like a headless chicken for the 1st half of the movie.… Expand

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CharlieN.May 17, 2006

Has a lot of style and good scenes of gore, but it has a bad script and it eventually makes no sense.

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KadeemluvmusicOct 2, 2012

Silent Hill is a decent but average video game-adapted movie. I'm not a fan of the Silent Hill game series, feels too much the same as Resident Evil did. But the movie was good although the story seems a bit awkward and the monsters lookSilent Hill is a decent but average video game-adapted movie. I'm not a fan of the Silent Hill game series, feels too much the same as Resident Evil did. But the movie was good although the story seems a bit awkward and the monsters look creepy to me. I wonder if there are more zombies in the sequel which is coming out on Oct. 26, 2012. I think it's near halfway through the best video game movie ever.… Expand

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Anotherday1787Aug 12, 2011

It's funny that I don't know how to place this movie. I've now watched it a handful of times, which should lead me to say that I liked this movie, but I don't know if that's the case. The bad guys, like the nurses and the huge man with theIt's funny that I don't know how to place this movie. I've now watched it a handful of times, which should lead me to say that I liked this movie, but I don't know if that's the case. The bad guys, like the nurses and the huge man with the long metal pieces are fantastic and the setting is creepy as hell. However, the ending gets bogged down in religion and back stories that no one gives a crap about.… Expand

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AldrichJan 4, 2012

Though not as emotional or deep provoking as the game series, it packed some good scares, and music to my ears soundtrack but the things that made silent hill fans cry because of the game never appeared in the film but don't be disappointed.

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peomNov 23, 2012

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I have a story to tell. It is identical to silent hill. I was born in a town somewhere east. My family watched Porn at my present. I applied it on my pillow. From that day onwards, I was masterbating. I hid under the bed. SometimesJill.K
I have a story to tell. It is identical to silent hill. I was born in a town somewhere east. My family watched Porn at my present. I applied it on my pillow. From that day onwards, I was masterbating. I hid under the bed. Sometimes doing it while reading books. I did it for a hour or so. I did it to my mother. And my mother was **** by my grandfather. He scolded my mother often for stupid. I susposed it was because she don't know how to **** From that days onwards, my family sex with one another. I had a family of 8. At my teen. I felt myself impotent. I was very frustrated. I went mad. While I was mad, I learned a Malay Martial Art. I hit a woman's nose. Her nose was broken and her blood spill violently. She lived for 2 years. She was someone who love to live but she lived painfully. She dug her nose ultil dead. Before she died, she put a curse on me. My family helped. They performed a ritual while I was not around. IT was very dirty. She was **** by my family and her nose was eaten alive. She died very painfully. I think it was a Malay Ritual. She was buried at rubbish bin near my house. they swore to take revenge. From that day onwards I saw ghosts. I suffered a lot of mental torture. I died and alive a lot of times. I did not know she was dead until one day. I saw her vision in my body crying very pitifully. She said she was dead. It was very strange. Nobody mentioned a words but my house had changed when I returned back one day. The Mayor must have allowed it. I saw the house is very dark, nobody live and the pathway changed. I think that was the place they performed the Ritual. My door sign was changed to the woman door sign. Until now I still under mental torture.… Expand

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Rox22Jan 22, 2013

Not a great movie by far, but to be fair a decent adaptation that stay surprisingly true to the source material. Plenty of better horrors out there, but as far as video game adaptations are concerned, this one isn't half bad. A decent attemptNot a great movie by far, but to be fair a decent adaptation that stay surprisingly true to the source material. Plenty of better horrors out there, but as far as video game adaptations are concerned, this one isn't half bad. A decent attempt and worthy as a budget purchase. Mandatory if you are a fan of the games.… Expand

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AlejoSierraNov 25, 2014

This is a good horror movie, the tension of this movie is very impressive, i don't have any jump scare, but it have a scary and macabre parts that makes this a good horror movie

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FilipeNetoJun 12, 2018

This movie is inspired by a popular video game, which immediately sounds alarms in my head. But I took a chance and I was surprised by the positive. It's not the best horror movie I've seen, but for anyone who does not know the original game,This movie is inspired by a popular video game, which immediately sounds alarms in my head. But I took a chance and I was surprised by the positive. It's not the best horror movie I've seen, but for anyone who does not know the original game, it's intense. The action takes place in Silent Hill, a ruined village that was abandoned in a hurry after a serious environmental incident, and is now haunted by powerful and cruel supernatural entities linked to the village's past. Here, a young mother searches for her missing daughter, knowing only that she went there. The story begins brilliantly and gets better and better as we watch the succession of scary events at that location. It is as if there is a dark and scary alter-ego of the village that only appears at night. The creatures that are coming up are truly the product of nightmares. By day, it's all quiet but wrapped in permanent, stubborn haze. More frightening, impossible. Of course, the film is packed with stately and well-crafted CGI, just like the sound effects. The script, however, lacks solidity and there are several plot holes that the film simply ignores, leaving unexplained to try to tell a totally ridiculous story involving witches. At a certain point, the whole story of the film can only endure if we ignore the incongruities and focus exclusively on what we are seeing. Radha Mitchell gives life to the main character, the mother who seeks her daughter, but does so in such a forced and implausible way that we can only conclude that it was a mistake to put her in that character. Jodelle Ferland gave life to Sharon and her alter-ego Alessa, the great villain. For such a young actress is undoubtedly a test of versatility, but let's face it, they were not very difficult characters. Sean Bean also appears in the film, but his character is so absurdly misused that the actor ends up almost like figuration.… Expand

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jonslowJan 11, 2019

Plenty of better horrors out there, but as far as video game adaptations are concerned, this one isn't half bad.

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GiugiOct 3, 2022

Taken from the video game of the same name, the film is quite beautiful and also quite faithful to the settings of the video game. Frightening the righteous and also very sad, perhaps too much.

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DylanS.Apr 25, 2006

Terrible script, awesome director of photography. The set design was erie as hell and the camera shots was interesting and complex. Everything else sucked, took a good cast of actors and had them reverberate crap. Horrible turn of events.

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MattApr 27, 2006

As a video-game conversion, it's commendably faithful to its source material (to the point of being recognisably incomprehensible) until the tacked-on OTT 'climax'. However, as a film, it suffers from being poorly acted, As a video-game conversion, it's commendably faithful to its source material (to the point of being recognisably incomprehensible) until the tacked-on OTT 'climax'. However, as a film, it suffers from being poorly acted, erratically paced, and, most unforgivably, it's just not even remotely scary. Pyramid Head is well realised, but aside from that the CGI is pretty ropey, and then we get Sean Bean trotting in from another film with the worst American accent you'll ever wish for. Hey, I could watch Radha Mitchell all day but even I got bored well before the hour mark.… Expand

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SagradoApr 29, 2006

5 points for visuals and direction. Christophe Gans is still the man. You can tell he really took an effort to retain the stunning visuals of the series. 1 point for sound. That may not seem like a lot but when it pushes the score up 5 points for visuals and direction. Christophe Gans is still the man. You can tell he really took an effort to retain the stunning visuals of the series. 1 point for sound. That may not seem like a lot but when it pushes the score up 10%....well that saying something. To be honest though, they only reused music from the third game anyway. I should know. I have that soudtrack. 0 points for plot. I'm sorry, but if you didn't understand the plot after 2 hours of the characters literaly TELLING you what was going on then you might need to re-evaluate your critical thinking skills (or really, just your thinking skills). What happened to good old story progression, you know, where the characters act and react in thier own specific situations and then we as an audience get to infer what's going on. Then again, this might be a situation where ignorance is bliss. The writing was generic and devoid of any value, both artistic and entertainment that I feel actual pain at the thought of the storyline. If you haven't played the first game in the series then do yourself a favor and scroll to the top of this page. Click on the link to GameFAQs and search out Silent Hill (Playstation). Read President Evil's Plot Analysis and see what this movie really should have been. 0 Points for the acting. I'll be the first to give it up for Sean Bean and Radha Mitchell. You could tell that they were really giving it their all, considering the material they had to work with. But even thier effort gets draged down by the piss-poor performance of Jodelle Ferland (Shannon/Alessa) and Kim Coates (Officer Gucci). Where did the casting director find these actors? And in what parallel universe is it okay to hire them? Also, and this last part is personal opinion, Deborah Kara Unger (Dahlia Gillespie) is way too attractive to play her role. Now that I think about it....I'm tkaing off another point for the plot. Negative one. That seems fair.… Expand

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WillieG.May 22, 2006

The points I awarded were for times when this movie actually looked frightening. There were times when the lighting, visual effects, and camera work were successful in invoking a sense of dread or isolation. Where the film really falls flat The points I awarded were for times when this movie actually looked frightening. There were times when the lighting, visual effects, and camera work were successful in invoking a sense of dread or isolation. Where the film really falls flat is in the script and story. The 2nd half really started to drag, especially that rushed, yet long winded explanation for everything near the end. The female ring leader of the baddies was really annoying too, she had way too much screen time.… Expand

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HengF.Sep 10, 2006

The ending makes NO sense at all.

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fedelmasonMar 25, 2011

And... waht can i say? That movie rocks and sucks at the same time. The plot is kinda confusing because they wanted to put the most significant things of SH in the movie (Alessa and Pyramid Head). Fails as a remake of the experience of HarryAnd... waht can i say? That movie rocks and sucks at the same time. The plot is kinda confusing because they wanted to put the most significant things of SH in the movie (Alessa and Pyramid Head). Fails as a remake of the experience of Harry Mason, but is kinda good. I guess.… Expand

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drlowdonApr 23, 2014

Rose travels to the abandoned town of Silent Hill in search of answers to her daughter's mysterious sleepwalking and, following a traffic accident, the pair are separated resulting in a desperate search through the deserted streets of theRose travels to the abandoned town of Silent Hill in search of answers to her daughter's mysterious sleepwalking and, following a traffic accident, the pair are separated resulting in a desperate search through the deserted streets of the town.

The special effects and CGI are suitably creepy and really evoke the mood of the video games and overall everything is well directed making for some fairly interesting scenes.. Unfortunately however, despite far too much exposition and explaining of back stories, the plot doesn't make much sense and isn't particularly interesting anyway (something which is even more frustrating since the second video game in the series has a pretty decent storyline) meaning parts of Silent Hill can be a bit of a chore to sit through.

Some horror fans may enjoy it but In the end this is yet another example of a video game license being mis-used.… Expand

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Subject98May 30, 2012

It's just okay. I'm a huge fan of the silent hill series, and there are a lot of things this movie does right such as the art direction and the settings always look great through the whole movie. However there were many changes to the plotIt's just okay. I'm a huge fan of the silent hill series, and there are a lot of things this movie does right such as the art direction and the settings always look great through the whole movie. However there were many changes to the plot that I found unnecessary and caused it to lose the unique touch that the older games had. Also the script writing is very hit and miss, sometimes the dialogue is good, other times it falls flat on it's face. I know SH1 wasn't exactly a shining example of good script writing and voiceovers but that was a game made in the 90s. I will say that it's miles above many of the other game-to-movie adaptations and doesn't just feel like a cheap cash in. It just could have used a lot of improvements and I really wanted to see the actual story of silent hill 1 play out in a movie... I mean how can you make a movie based on the first game and not include Harry Mason?… Expand

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voxottoAug 15, 2016

silent hill, It's the film where the plot is scarier than the movie itself. The cgi fell a little short and it all looked like a ps2/3 game. Especially when there is a lot of gore, that is really hard to fake with cgi and just made me laughsilent hill, It's the film where the plot is scarier than the movie itself. The cgi fell a little short and it all looked like a ps2/3 game. Especially when there is a lot of gore, that is really hard to fake with cgi and just made me laugh rather than be scared! Also there is no reason the movie had to be 2 hours long, it could have been wrapped up in 1 h 30 min,
In the end, if you liked the game then you are probably going to like the movie, if you haven't played the game or didn't like it, then the movie is meh, it really needs your imagination to help with the movie, it isn't naturally that terrifying.… Expand

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drone41Feb 20, 2018

One of the most popular horror movies, but i don't like it so much. It's really excessive.

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MahmusOct 5, 2020

As far as video game movies go, this ain't half bad (or it's extacly half bad, which is still pretty good for a mid 2000s video game adaptation).
It actually tries to capture the spirit of the games, unlike other adaptations of the time.
TheAs far as video game movies go, this ain't half bad (or it's extacly half bad, which is still pretty good for a mid 2000s video game adaptation).
It actually tries to capture the spirit of the games, unlike other adaptations of the time.

The visuals are really damn good (though it still can look very cheap at times). The acting is pretty good, though Jodelle Ferland who plays Sharon really isn't.

The film is too long and it loses all momentum whenever it cuts to Sean Bean's character. There's a fanedit that is shorter and removes all of Bean's scenes and apparently it's pretty good, so I might have to give it a watch.

This is a movie that's better to look at than to actually watch. It gets very repetitive and I kept losing interest, but it sure does look creepy.

The sound and music are also very good (though I did notice one line that sounded like it was composited from two different takes and it sounded really bad).

Overall, this is one of the better videogame adaptations, though its flaws still keep it from being more than average, which is still a big step up from other films of its kind.… Expand

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The_Elusive_PossomApr 27, 2006

Tonydannie seems to have, if a little incoherently, nailed the good points about this survival horror game adaptation. The main music theme (while overused) is very pleasant, and the gore levels are pretty fantastic (people getting ripped Tonydannie seems to have, if a little incoherently, nailed the good points about this survival horror game adaptation. The main music theme (while overused) is very pleasant, and the gore levels are pretty fantastic (people getting ripped apart, and climactically, muffs being mutilated). The creatures are pretty imaginative too: mangled contortions of the human form, and pretty unnerving to view (especially the gang of "hospital patients"). The special effects, particularly the walls melthing and transforming, are also top-notch. Unfortunately, these attributes culminate the 4 points I have awarded to this movie, which is otherwise severly lacking. For starters, Silent Hill is not particularly scary. And for a horror film, this can be considered a big deal. It's frustrating though, because all the components are there: the horrific abominations that patrol the streets as well as the desolate atmosphere show so much potential, but this is never exploited. The story is pretty weak and pretty ridiculous, culminating in an ambiguous (are they dead or just trapped in Silent Hill dimension?) and deeply unsatisfying ending. Also, the lesbian sex cop sideline didn't seem to lead anywhere, which made for an unnecessary loose end. The acting is pretty offensive too: Sean Bean's laboured American accent is difficult to listen to given my previous respect for the established thesbian, and it baffles me why they would give Sharon (the little girl) would be given so many lines when other films of a similar setup have proven time and time again that children CAN'T act and are unbearable to watch. So ultimately, we're left with a dull, fruitless shell of a film, with so many non-sensical aspects to the plot: why are there creatures roaming about in the first place? Why would you try and escape from a police officer when you've done nothing wrong? These are just some of the questions pulling the sloppy mix of dialogue and action apart. But it was this or Scary Movie 4. I made my choice.....make yours.… Expand

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MartmanT.May 2, 2006

OK. this is coming from a non fanboy. This movie had me wanting to see it so bad. The previews made it seem scary, and the gave it a suspense that was awesome. After the first 20 minutes all of that went away. I was revealed to a story OK. this is coming from a non fanboy. This movie had me wanting to see it so bad. The previews made it seem scary, and the gave it a suspense that was awesome. After the first 20 minutes all of that went away. I was revealed to a story that was so over the place that i could barely understand what was happening. After later pondering and thought, i could decipher it more, but the entire movie experience was cut short because of the confusion of the story. Now, i know some people will be like OMFG wtf is this person talking about he should have played the game....but the movie director and makers should have filled in this hole for the people that didn't play the 1st games. Also in many parts, it had the potential to be much scarier than it is, but it doesn't seem to take the chance. For example towards the end, it had random things with sharp barb things. THEY WEREN"T SCARY. they were retarded looking. This movie would be decent if it weren't for the non scariness and the confusing story.… Expand

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NDApr 1, 2007

Dull and never even remotely scary. Bored long before the end.

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MikeOct 1, 2006

The first 15 minutes of the movie is great! But then it goes down hill.

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TonyA.Apr 25, 2006

The plot wanders in about 4 different directions toward the end, and the film just can't pull everything together in a cohesive way. great job of setting the mood, but poor job of executing the plotlines.

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JeremyW.Apr 25, 2006

I am a huge fan of the video game series and couldn't wait for this movie to come out. Although the adaption seemed to adhere closely to the video game storyline(s), this may be exactly where they got off point. They seemed to focus I am a huge fan of the video game series and couldn't wait for this movie to come out. Although the adaption seemed to adhere closely to the video game storyline(s), this may be exactly where they got off point. They seemed to focus more on the story and less on horror. The only time I even came close to jumping is when some birds flew out of a hole--scary stuff, I know. So even though they stayed close to the story, there was no suspense, no ambience, no HORROR! Silent Hill 1is by far the scariest video game I have ever played, but the movie was about as scary as the Pokemon movie--wait, that was actually scarier.… Expand

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GusApr 25, 2006

Here is some advice (if fancy yourself a reasonably intelligent human being). DO BELIEVE THE CRITICS (for once). I was SO excited about this movie (being a huge fan of the games) and I read all the IMDB reviews and all the fans saying Here is some advice (if fancy yourself a reasonably intelligent human being). DO BELIEVE THE CRITICS (for once). I was SO excited about this movie (being a huge fan of the games) and I read all the IMDB reviews and all the fans saying "don't listen to the critics, this is the best movie-game adaptation ever! 10 stars!" Well. While it may be the best movie/game adaptation... that isnt saying much. This movie is BAD. HORRIBLE script. These actors have all been good in past roles... so its hard to see how they could suck so bad in this movie. Its true that is it does LOOK GOOD (visual effects)... but... god. What a horrible let down. RENT THIS ... to satisfy your curiosity... but ITS NOT worth seeing in the theater. My 2 cents.… Expand

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RyanB.Apr 30, 2006

Unlike many of the user comments I have read, I do not, in fact, think that the movie stayed faithful to the games at all. The first two Silent Hill games are as close to art as video games have ever come - themes, motifs, beautiful visuals, Unlike many of the user comments I have read, I do not, in fact, think that the movie stayed faithful to the games at all. The first two Silent Hill games are as close to art as video games have ever come - themes, motifs, beautiful visuals, and social commentary, all wrapped up in a profoundly disturbing and meloncholy package. The movie, on the other hand, is standard hollywood fare - a dumb incomprehensible plot wrapped up in a beautiful package. The art direction is absolutely incredible, but the plot betrays the games in the most horrible way. You know that you have a bad movie on your hands when A VIDEO GAME IS TEN THOUSAND TIMES MORE SUBTLE THAN YOUR BLOODY FILM. The first hour is promising, and then the last hour turns into a complete mess of a horror/action picture. It moves too fast to be scary, takes itself too seriously to be funny, and wraps everything up in a cathartic grand guignol scene that makes absolutely no sense for the kind of movie this is. I wasn't looking for redemption and catharsis, I was looking for meloncholy and abject terror. Not only that, but all of the thematic material and social commentary of the series was completely butchered in favor of a bunch of silly exposition and gore. That's not to say I didn't have tons of fun, but in no way do I believe this movie was any good, and I was completely disappointed.… Expand

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HaithamBSep 8, 2014

Silent Hill is a very atmospheric movie that does not entirely live up to the epic video games. It is disturbing, it is frightening at times but it is dull and an overlong experience.

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CineAutoctonoDec 24, 2015

"Silent Hill " was a very scary movie , but almost unexciting , but do not say anything to others, projects at least in script and chilling soundtrack was almost in the attempt.

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RaduAFeb 5, 2019

No... I just can't watch this !! It's so bad... at least the plot is interesting but that's all.

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CharmaineH.Oct 5, 2006

I was led to believe this was one of the best movies of the year when; when I watched it I was very let down.

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DeanSDec 31, 2007

Long, boring, confusing, with bad acting and dialogue. Yet it was a least visually interesting, though I think I would have been better off playing the game.

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TimD.Apr 24, 2006

I'm sorry but I had high hopes for this one. The marketing seemed to make it look like a good movie but in the end it wasn't. I have played most of the Silent hill games and they were really freaky, which is not what you get here. I'm sorry but I had high hopes for this one. The marketing seemed to make it look like a good movie but in the end it wasn't. I have played most of the Silent hill games and they were really freaky, which is not what you get here. I will make it simple by pointing out the problems and what it did good. [***SPOILERS***] THE GOOD: -Creatures looked great -World looked and felt like silent hill. -Some faithful setups to the game. THE BAD: -The acting was abismal even from good actors such as Sean Bean. -Dialogue wasn't that good either. -Not Scary. -Not that gory except at the end. -Not enough Pyramid head (He was the coolest thing about the movie) -Not enough use of the static in the phone. (It played such a large role in the game it would have been nice to see it used more). -All this fade to the nightmare and fade back to reality left the movie feeling disjointed. -Editing could have been better especially for the sequences where the characters are in the same place but a different dimension or whatever. -5 minute explanation of what I spent two hours watching.(Should have been done in a way to make me feel like hey cool that is why this happened, not just throwing this scene in to fill all the gaps). -Not Scary especially the girl who was suppossed to be. I could go on and one but I will stop there. Like I said I am pretty forgiving of movies but this one really disappointed me. It had so much potential and it got thrown out the window. I even like previous video game adaptations better than this, with the exception of Alone in the Dark, I didn't bother seeing other Uwe movies so I can't comment. The main problem is I never felt pulled into the movie so that I would care what was happening. I was just watching the way I watch reruns on TV instead of being engaged in a scary experience. Even for a die hard fan I would sadly not recommend this.… Expand

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JonathanP.Apr 29, 2006

This movie was just outright horrible. I was expecting a scare. Granted I've never played the games, but what little I had seen the games played, they came off as eerie and creepy and had some "deep breath" moments in them, even as This movie was just outright horrible. I was expecting a scare. Granted I've never played the games, but what little I had seen the games played, they came off as eerie and creepy and had some "deep breath" moments in them, even as video games. This movie was severely lacking in that, as I didn't get a single deep breath the whole film. I found the beginning, middle, AND end horrendous in just about every way. I wish I could've gotten my money back after seeing this stinker.… Expand

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RickBMay 9, 2006

WAKE UP PEOPLE. Nicolas Boukhrief and Christophe Gans took art and turned it into hollywood bull. I have played the first 3 of Silent Hill games (passed every one), and it is by far the greatest, most ahead of it's time games i have WAKE UP PEOPLE. Nicolas Boukhrief and Christophe Gans took art and turned it into hollywood bull. I have played the first 3 of Silent Hill games (passed every one), and it is by far the greatest, most ahead of it's time games i have ever played. They have not stayed true to the story, it felt like Gans and Boukhrief got bored with the game while filming and said "lets take some stuff from THE RING". Please if you have not played the game, do so and forget about this film ever being made, and shame on you Christophe Gans, you could have taken any other horror videogame. Why didn't you let the Japanese video game writter, write the film. They basically said, lets take some stuff from the first game, but the second game was more scary soooo.... You can't blame anyone else for this horrid movie other than Gans. I don't blame the actors, they were given a chance to be in a chilling movie, but had jerks write and direct the film. I can't believe we had to be given an explanation at the coming end of the movie.If i had one question for Christophe Gans i would ask him, DID YOU EVER SPEAK TO THE JAPANESE CREATORS OF THE GAME?.… Expand

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imthenoobApr 26, 2019

This didn't need to be a two-hour film. It dragged on way too long at times and it just never sits right with me. I think they get the atmosphere right for the most part but that's about it. Sean Bean does a good job but the rest of the castThis didn't need to be a two-hour film. It dragged on way too long at times and it just never sits right with me. I think they get the atmosphere right for the most part but that's about it. Sean Bean does a good job but the rest of the cast leaves a lot more to be desired, Some of the acting in this film more is just so blunt and straightforward, It was like they just couldn't put forth the effort to convey any sense of emotion.… Expand

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CPD98Nov 27, 2014

Aburrida y sin tensión, otra película floja sobre videojuegos que, no se como, logra gustar a algunos. Todo es una sucesión de chorradas que no asustan nunca, es una pérdida de tiempo, pese que la atmósfera se parezca a la del juego.

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Dragonfly44Oct 25, 2020

Aside from a few good scenes, this movie is nonsensical and abysmal. 28/100

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kwyjibojSep 9, 2006

No, the critics haven't got it wrong. The Japan fetishist fan boys have got it wrong by ignoring the fact that the film is so bloody tedious just because it sticks to the videogame. Wow, woop ti do, Uwe Boll could have done better, and No, the critics haven't got it wrong. The Japan fetishist fan boys have got it wrong by ignoring the fact that the film is so bloody tedious just because it sticks to the videogame. Wow, woop ti do, Uwe Boll could have done better, and if he couldn't, he'd kick your ass in the ring.… Expand

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MetaApr 6, 2008

I am usually pretty forgiving when it comes to movies, but it's hard to go easy on this one. Granted, the special effects weren't bad at all, and some of the scenes were very nicely put together. But that's really where the I am usually pretty forgiving when it comes to movies, but it's hard to go easy on this one. Granted, the special effects weren't bad at all, and some of the scenes were very nicely put together. But that's really where the honest praise must end, even for fans of the game. I hate to say it, but this was some of the worst acting I've seen in a long time, and again I'm really not that picky. Of course, the script didn't give the actors much to work with in the first place. Perhaps most disappointing was the lack of credibility of the characters. Sure, terribly stupid decisions are pretty much commonplace in horror flicks, but this one really stretched things. I really think a lot more could have been achieved with this cast, budget, and the basic premises of Silent Hill, the game. Too bad, really.… Expand

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HansB.Jan 16, 2007

I don't like video games. This was a film with a good story that was elaborated on lousily. The characters did not develop, nor was there any insight in there motives. And the end was just misty, made for part 2, I guess.

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JayHMay 13, 2009

A promising starts gives way to something completely unrelated to the series I love. To say it's a disappointing film would imply some kind of expectation from a video game to film cash in, so let's just say it sucked.

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