Summary:
- “Return to Silent Hill,” directed by Christophe Gans, adapts the beloved “Silent Hill 2” game.
- The film follows James, played by Jeremy Irvine, returning to Silent Hill to find his lost wife.
- With the third film in the franchise, it promises a haunting journey filled with iconic monsters like Pyramid Head.
The iconic horror series “Silent Hill” creeps back onto the big screen with “Return to Silent Hill,” and Variety offers a first glimpse of the monstrous Pyramid Head.
Christophe Gans, director of the 2006 film, returns to helm this new adaptation based on “Silent Hill 2,” the most celebrated entry in the Konami video game franchise. The script, co-written by Gans, Sandra Vo-Anh, and William Josef Schneider, is produced by Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell, and David Wulf.
Return to Silent Hill” follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a man haunted by the loss of his wife Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson). A mysterious letter lures him back to the desolate town of Silent Hill, now consumed by a sinister evil. As James searches for Mary, he confronts terrifying creatures and uncovers the town’s horrifying secrets. Deeper he plunges into darkness, facing a truth that threatens to shatter him and his desperate hope of saving his lost love.
Return to Silent Hill” marks the third film in the franchise, following the 2006 film (grossing $100 million worldwide) and the 2012 sequel “Silent Hill: Revelation.” The enduring horror series boasts over 10 million players worldwide, and Konami recently announced a reboot of “Silent Hill 2” alongside three additional new games.
The Veterans handle international sales, with CAA Media Financing representing domestic rights. A rough cut of the film has already screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
