Silent Hill’s sequel was an instant fail for the fans. Could the franchise be making the same mistake again? We React
What a story, what a game! Silent Hill’s debut in cinema was a fun watch heralding some incredible practical effects. Directed by Christopher Gans, the 2006 film was a fan favourite, with a balanced formula, steady pacing, great direction — aside from Sean Bean’s awful accent, and ultimately we came away with a sense of being entertained. This time, Gans returns to reclaim his creation following its sophomore effort which bombed at the box office. But does it look good?
Our Verdict
Sadly, its follow up , Silent Hill: Revelations, was a difficult watch. The director was changed, the cast ballooned and the plot was meaningless. While the original director Christophe Gans will take the director’s chair for Return to Silent Hill, unfortunately (sigh), it looks like it’s happening again.
The CGI looks cheap, the story — unoriginal and overall, it feels like a product of straight to streaming. Now, it’s fair to say that we should give it a chance, but I am not so sure they can bring this one home.
We’re hopeful it will be a fruitful release, however, going by the trailer, it looks like the studio has its hands all over it again, and reports indicate that’s exactly what has happened.
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