Silent Hill 2 movie

[velvetmeds]

As you know, it's coming. I loved the first one and looking forward to the sequel, despite the fact that it's got a terribly cheesy name (Silent Hill: Revelation(s?)) and they changed director and writer.

Apparently it'll be based on SH3 (my fav of the series) and Heather Mason, along with the rest of the cast, will soon be announced; here is the director's blog where you can read up on that: http://michaeljbassett.wordpress.com/

[Solona]

I enjoyed the first Silent Hill movie, seen it a couple of times.

[rocker25]

The first movie made me wut.

[IgnoreThisPlox]

The first movie made me wut when that Pyramid guy ripped off the girl's skin

[2SeeKU]

Don't think l played SH3. I did love SH2 however. Wonder why they skipped it?

EDIT.. l just read the plot on wikipedia, SH2 would be a new story line.

[Jderz]

Awesome, I can't wait. I loved the atmosphere and style of the first one, but the script and acting was hilariously bad. Here's hoping this one can get both right.

[methodman123]

Is the silent hill movie the one where the girl tries to find her daughter in some foggy ♥♥♥ place..if it is I had no idea what was going on

[JupiterSWarrior]

Is the silent hill movie the one where the girl tries to find her daughter in some foggy ♥♥♥ place..if it is I had no idea what was going on
Yeah. It is based off the video game of the same name. You know that place that they go to? It's called--brace yourself for this--Silent Hill.

[methodman123]

Yeah. It is based off the video game of the same name. You know that place that they go to? It's called--brace yourself for this--Silent Hill.

zOMG my mind just exploded...BTW how come in the end i think her husband is just living while the mother and daughter go to the same house but it is all colored out with no sun

[Masterclown]

The first movie made me wut when that Pyramid guy ripped off the girl's skin

Yeah, that scene cause me to go "holy sh!!", something I've not said during a movie for many years. I loved the "dark hour" periods that showed up once in a while when all of the baddies would appear suddenly. And while Pyramid Head is a bad ♥♥♥, the Janitor was just ungodly - I'd love to see more of him.

I know SH game purists were upset at some parts, but I think the movie did well enough to those of us who don't play the game. I'm sure there is a tremendous amount of material to cull from the games, so some of it simply couldn't make it into the 2 hours the movie ran.

[Deedee]

I think silent hill movie could been better...it just fails bring the game epicness..

[IgnoreThisPlox]

Yeah, that scene cause me to go "holy sh!!", something I've not said during a movie for many years. I loved the "dark hour" periods that showed up once in a while when all of the baddies would appear suddenly. And while Pyramid Head is a bad ♥♥♥, the Janitor was just ungodly - I'd love to see more of him.
.

janitor?

[2SeeKU]

Any idea on how they're going to link the two movies?

SH1 and SH3 are linked as Heather Mason is the adopted daughter of Harry Mason, which takes place at the end of SH1. This didn't take place in the movie, as the movie ended (l think) with the father being in the same room as the Mom and daughter but they can't see each other as the mother and daughter are still in the Silent Hill reality.

[GirlPower23]

Wut? Please no. The first one was terrible. ENOUGH WITH THE BUTCHERING OF GAME FRANCHISES. :F

[Masterclown]

janitor?

yes, janitor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QRZOfZfpkI). I was impressed by the style and appearance of it.

[JupiterSWarrior]

zOMG my mind just exploded...BTW how come in the end i think her husband is just living while the mother and daughter go to the same house but it is all colored out with no sun
That's the mysterious power of the town. I do have my own theories, though.

And, yeah, my favorite scenes were definitely during the Other World sequences, especially the janitor and Red Pyramid Head.

[Seph64]

Wut? Please no. The first one was terrible. ENOUGH WITH THE BUTCHERING OF GAME FRANCHISES. :F

Oh come now, this one was not so bad. If you think it of it seperate from the game universe. ;)

zOMG my mind just exploded...BTW how come in the end i think her husband is just living while the mother and daughter go to the same house but it is all colored out with no sun

My theory is that the Mother and Daughter are actually dead, they just do not realize it.

[2SeeKU]

My theory is that the Mother and Daughter are actually dead, they just do not realize it.

According to Wikipedia, they're in the Silent Hill alternate reality. That's why when Christopher (husband) goes to Silent Hill, it looks different.


Rose and Sharon leave Silent Hill and return home. Although Rose and Sharon are in the same room as Christopher, who has also returned home, they cannot see each other, because Rose and Sharon, still surrounded by mist now exist in another reality as a result of entering Silent Hill.

[taylynne]

My theory is that the Mother and Daughter are actually dead, they just do not realize it.

Oh they're dead. D8

I personally liked the film. It was sort of a mix of the first two games, and yet at the same time it's more of a stand alone story. I didn't feel like they tried to base it on one game, rather they took the idea of the games and works with it. I would definitely not look at it as a game to film thing. It isn't solely based on one game, so kind of hard to do that anyway.

I look forward to a second though, but if it is based on the third game, lets hope it gets pulled off well. Less room to ♥♥♥♥ up if it's based off a game. :eek:

[Omphofo-Bravo]

Alone in the Dark was better - a masterpeiece, infact.

[crunchyfrog555]

Alone in the Dark was better - a masterpeiece, infact.

It was a masterpiece, in that it was a masterpiece of how to do the very worst in cinema. A truly dreadful piece of film.

I thought the first Silent Hill movie was the best video game franchise, but that's not saying a lot. It was a pretty average film, only made better because of my liking of the game.

Sadly, this director does look like a step backwards. His other films are the usual Hollywood-style dross. And it's in 3D too, which says it all - cash cow.

Ah never mind. Hopefully sometime soon somebody'll realise that video games and films don't mix.

At least it's not Uwe Boll though, which is saying something.

Thanks, but I'll stick to real films, not this mindless rubbish.

[JupiterSWarrior]

My theory is that the Mother and Daughter are actually dead, they just do not realize it.
That's my theory, too.

[surgeon]

the first film was really bad. it ruined everything that made the game so good, like the idea of a mother keeping her burnt daughter alive in living hell for the sake of birthing her cult's god, who they turned into a crazed religious woman on a witch hunt. lisa, whose death is probably the saddest part of the entire series, got a 2 minute cameo, as did PH and the nurses.

[velvetmeds]

Thanks, but I'll stick to real films, not this mindless rubbish.

SH movie wasn't mindless rubbish, it was much more a "real film" than other non-videogame-adaptations.

[crunchyfrog555]

SH movie wasn't mindless rubbish, it was much more a "real film" than other non-videogame-adaptations.

I was referring to the likely outcome of the OP's film, i.e. the 2nd one, and that the director's pretty crap (unlike the first, where the director and writer both loved the game with something like a passion).

Oh, and 3D - don't forget the 3D ... the latest must-have for all crap films *shudders*

[velvetmeds]

Ah yes. I fear it too, although personally i don't think the director is "crap", i just have my doubts about him being suited for this particular style. He's okay for what he's done, but SH is different. Then again, the same can be said about the first movie's director and his work probably ended up being the best part about the movie, so fingers crossed..

[crunchyfrog555]

Ah yes. I fear it too, although personally i don't think the director is "crap", i just have my doubts about him being suited for this particular style. He's okay for what he's done, but SH is different. Then again, the same can be said about the first movie's director and his work probably ended up being the best part about the movie, so fingers crossed..

Ah well, each to their own, but what I've seen of his work thus far is all too much the typical Hollywood cheap dross. Must find out how much he knows of the game(s) and how much he plays. That may be an indicative part.

[velvetmeds]

typical Hollywood cheap dross

that's what he's okay for :P better than being bad at doing bad stuff!

[crunchyfrog555]

that's what he's okay for :P better than being bad at doing bad stuff!

Lol, fair enough I suppose. At least one can't say he's out of his depth.

[Brain_Explodes]

Ugh... I wish it's a stand alone story (like SH2 the game) rather than a sequel. Not saying SH3 is bad, I just feel a story separate from the main mytho can explain the town better.

And how do they explain Heather when the first movie ended that way?

[Kanikuman]

Any scene with Pyramid Head is legendary, he was such an iconic figure in SH2. Pyramid Head is basically a physical manifestation of anger, hate and guilt. SH3 had some pretty memorable enemies, such as the giant, fat creatures (Cancers?) and the missionary, who basically has blades for hands.

[notavirus.exe]

I think I liked the making of Silent Hill (movie) more than I liked the actual movie.

[Brain_Explodes]

I think I liked the making of Silent Hill (movie) more than I liked the actual movie.

Heh, I know right? The movie is alright. But watching how they created all the props and costumes is really cool.

[velvetmeds]

Discussing this movie (even more the games though) on the "Silenthillforum" was so much fun. Best forum use ever.

[notavirus.exe]

Heh, I know right? The movie is alright. But watching how they created all the props and costumes is really cool.

How they created pyramid head was pretty epic, and I must say it turned out good. I don't think the movie will ever live up to the game, much like the resident evil series.

[Omphofo-Bravo]

I've always wanted to draw Pyramind Head. He's cool cause he rapes monsters.

[notavirus.exe]

I've always wanted to draw Pyramind Head. He's cool cause he FROLICS WITH monsters.

edited for your protection.

[Omphofo-Bravo]

edited for your protection.I thought that's what the pink hearts are for. :confused:

[Jinoruizraged]

yes, janitor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QRZOfZfpkI). I was impressed by the style and appearance of it.

holy [crap]. and I thought the game was insane.

[2SeeKU]

And how do they explain Heather when the first movie ended that way?

Exactly!

[velvetmeds]

Wait and see? :P

[velvetmeds]

"The powers that be have now decided to withhold the official announcement of who is playing Heather Mason until Monday when we start principal photography. This is all to do with maximising the coverage they think they’ll get etc. So I guess you’re all going to have simmer for a while longer. What I can tell you is that I did camera tests yesterday with her and she looks absolutely awesome. I’m sure you guys are going to just fall in love with her. Tough but vulnerable and capable of delivering a knock-out performance. And because you’ve all waited so long, I’ll make sure a picture gets released with the news."

[Kanikuman]

Does she already have an established career velvet?

[General Frags]

Wut? Please no. The first one was terrible. ENOUGH WITH THE BUTCHERING OF GAME FRANCHISES. :F

In comparison to every video game movie adaptation it was pretty good, but it was still awful in relation to the game franchise.

[velvetmeds]

Does she already have an established career velvet?

Hmm? We don't know who plays Heather yet

[velvetmeds]

Sorry for double posting but Adelaide Clemens has been announced as the actress that plays Heather Mason.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118033463?refCatId=13&query=Silent+hill

pic of her on set : http://yfrog.com/h7lg5hj

[Kanikuman]

She looks cute.

[velvetmeds]

I'd hit that

[Rumina]

...with a crowbar! :cool:


No, really, she's pretty. I've been excited about this movie for years now and as a Silent Hill junkie I'm happy it's finally happening. Now let's just hope it turns out good and so does SH: Downpour. It could be a great year for the series. :D

[velvetmeds]

"Radha Mitchell comes back for a couple of scenes too as Rose" from the director's blog. Hmm so it is a direct sequel to the first movie.

[Ghostbreed]

Will Sean Bean be in this too? :D Hope so.. :)

[GirlPower23]

I don't like the decision on Actress for Heather, Hair style seems off to. Couldn't they get that right? The set shot also makes it look like she knows how to handle a gun.. in the game she didn't handle the guns properly.. so meh. I'll pass on this film.. Assuming they will go with BADASS FEMALE PROTAGONIST.. ala Resident Evil films.

[crunchyfrog555]

I don't like the decision on Actress for Heather, Hair style seems off to. Couldn't they get that right? The set shot also makes it look like she knows how to handle a gun.. in the game she didn't handle the guns properly.. so meh. I'll pass on this film.. Assuming they will go with BADASS FEMALE PROTAGONIST.. ala Resident Evil films.

Whilst I don't mind a bit of leeway regarding look, assuming it's offset by fine acting, I agree entirely that her handling the gun so confidently is rather worrying.

Her vulnerability is one of the very points that made Heather what she was in the game. I fear you may be right. This director, who may well be a Hollywood "darling" (i.e. bows to their whims) looks like he's going down the "badass" route. Shame, I'll keep an eye on it, nonetheless, but I don't hold out much hope.

[I'm Back]

The end of Silent Hill 1 was a cliffhanger :S

[supernaut]

I know this has probably been posted already, but ♥♥♥♥ I'm glad to read this...
http://www.slashfilm.com/radha-mitchell-sean-bean-deborah-kara-unger-return-silent-hill-revelation-3d/

I'm officially sold. Now I hope Akira Yamaoka will be on board.

[velvetmeds]

good good goooood

[crunchyfrog555]

I know this has probably been posted already, but ♥♥♥♥ I'm glad to read this...
http://www.slashfilm.com/radha-mitchell-sean-bean-deborah-kara-unger-return-silent-hill-revelation-3d/

I'm officially sold. Now I hope Akira Yamaoka will be on board.

Ah, yes, I'd forgot it was 3D. That's a shame.

[786Warrior]

I thought the first one was boring as hell. I think I was so bored of it that I took the DVD after watching the whole thing and throwing it in the trash.

[velvetmeds]

You could have mailed it to me instead

edit: oh look, ban evader.

[velvetmeds]

"End of week 2. The days are pretty damn hard but the crew are working like maniacs and I think some good stuff is being generated. It’s really impossible to know how well anything will turn out until after it’s all put together so I never rave or get too positive at this stage. I’m simply trying to get as much done as possible with the time and budget I’ve been given. As you know both Radha and Sean Bean have come back to reprise their roles. Sean, especially, has done some great work this week. He’s very much at the emotional core of what I’m doing in this story and he’s stepped up to the plate. I’ve never worked with him before but he’s been a pleasure and much more relaxed and easy going than I’d expected. His connection with Heather has to feel real and I think (hope) we’ve got it in the scenes they share together.

Apart from finding the emotional heart of Heather, Adelaide has been having a great time with all the stalking along the dark corridors – she’s a bit of a nerd at heart and loves this kind of thing. I think she likes the fact that the monsters on the sets are virtually all real and not CG. It’s much easier for her to generate that pure visceral response when staring into the face (or none-face in some cases) of the denizens of Alessa’s nightmare world. And I’ve seen her genuinely freaked out and a little shaky when facing one of the creatures in the darkness. A good actor puts themselves in the mind-set of their character, so it’s not surprising she gets a little frazzled on occasion. I really LOVE that aspect of film making. And, even though I promised never to go over to the dark side of 3D and have things leaping out at the audience – there are a few times when it’s been simply too delicious not use – and I’m sure that even the most cynical amongst you will enjoy it. Or maybe not… I guess we’ll see."

[tibetanpunk]

The first movie was bad in a funny kind of way...

[velvetmeds]

pics from the set http://www.silenthillmemories.net/shm2/set_photos_en.htm

[TimM]

No more butchering of game franchises.

But at least, I am glad they don't try to remake Silent Hill 2, the best of the series and butcher the third installment instead.

[GirlPower23]

No more butchering of game franchises.

But at least, I am glad they don't try to remake Silent Hill 2, the best of the series and butcher the third installment instead.

THATS BECAUSE SILENT HILL 1/2 were part of the same movie. They already butchered SH2.

[velvetmeds]

The third one was the best and they haven't butchered anything yet

[supernaut]

Even if I am a fan of a game and I watch the movie, I expect it to do its own thing, not copy the games and please a very small portion of the audience, meaning the hardcore fans. That said, I expect the movie to at least understand what the games were doing and in the case of Max Payne, those people just didn't get it. They didn't even make the effort of understanding it. How is it even possible to ♥♥♥♥ it up that much, despite the obvious fact they were just cashing in?

I think Silent Hill on its own, and I haven't played the games, did a good job of making it interesting to the average cinema goer. It's still the best live-action game-to-film adaptation, imo.

[crunchyfrog555]

I think Silent Hill on its own, and I haven't played the games, did a good job of making it interesting to the average cinema goer. It's still the best live-action game-to-film adaptation, imo.

It's true that it did do a fair job at passing off the film to the average cinema goer. But you cannot possibly offer critique on it being a "game-to-film" adaptation, if you admit yourself you've never played the games.

[Parliamentarian]

they changed director and writer.

It's gonna suck. :(

[supernaut]

It's true that it did do a fair job at passing off the film to the average cinema goer. But you cannot possibly offer critique on it being a "game-to-film" adaptation, if you admit yourself you've never played the games.

That's a fair point to make. From what I know of Silent Hill, seen, heard and read, I have a general idea of what it's about, why it's a loved franchise, etc. But yes, I can only criticize the film itself, not if it's actually a successful game-to-film adaptation, in that sense. Like what things were done better in the games, what the film failed to make use of, etc. If it does the game justice. That said, from any game-to-film adaptation or re-imagining I've seen, it's by far the best of the live-action ones, imho.

[velvetmeds]

Agreed. And i'm a big fan of the series

[crunchyfrog555]

That's a fair point to make. From what I know of Silent Hill, seen, heard and read, I have a general idea of what it's about, why it's a loved franchise, etc. But yes, I can only criticize the film itself, not if it's actually a successful game-to-film adaptation, in that sense. Like what things were done better in the games, what the film failed to make use of, etc. If it does the game justice. That said, from any game-to-film adaptation or re-imagining I've seen, it's by far the best of the live-action ones, imho.

In that case, fair enough :)

[GirlPower23]

That's a fair point to make. From what I know of Silent Hill, seen, heard and read, I have a general idea of what it's about, why it's a loved franchise, etc. But yes, I can only criticize the film itself, not if it's actually a successful game-to-film adaptation, in that sense. Like what things were done better in the games, what the film failed to make use of, etc. If it does the game justice. That said, from any game-to-film adaptation or re-imagining I've seen, it's by far the best of the live-action ones, imho.

A 1:1 Adaptation wouldn't be interesting to the average cinema goer? Remove the puzzle bits.. and you could have a great movie plot.

[supernaut]

A 1:1 Adaptation wouldn't be interesting to the average cinema goer? Remove the puzzle bits.. and you could have a great movie plot.

Since I haven't played the games, I can't really comment on that.

[Ghostbreed]

It's gonna suck. :(
The first did also.

[velvetmeds]

No it didn't

[supernaut]

http://www.slashfilm.com/casting-bits-carrieanne-moss-malcolm-mcdowell-join-silent-hill-revelation-3d-addison-timlin-stephen-sommers-odd-thomas-thandie-newton-tyler-perrys-good-deeds/

Carrie-Ann Moss as Claudia Wolf and Malcolm McDowell as Leonard Wolf.

[velvetmeds]

Good : o i can see Moss pulling off the ♥♥♥♥♥y Claudia vibe

Not sure about Vincent though, that guy looks too young :|