Silent Hill

Lord_Sloth · 09-07-2005

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Now that shooting on the movie version of Konami's survival horror classic Silent Hill has begun, we have all the cast and crew news as well as the first few images from the filming location.

The transfer from game to movie has proved a passionate and often disturbing affair which often leaves everyone involved disappointed. The most controversial aspect of any such transfer is, of course, the people involved. An example of how things can go wrong is the involvement of Uwe Boll in movies such as Alone in the Dark and now, unfortunately in the forthcoming movie adaptations of Far Cry and Bloodrayne. An example of how the mention of a decent name can bring elation is the recent stories suggesting that Ridley Scott may direct the Halo movie.

It seems that Konami may have gone that one step further however, as it has decided to use promising new names for its transition to the silver screen. The story has been penned by Roger Avary (Killing Zoe and co-writer of Pulp Fiction), and the movie will be directed by Christophe Gans (Brotherhood of the Wolf). The director's name may not mean much to most but anyone who has witnessed Brotherhood of the Wolf will be happy to confirm that Mr. Gans knows how to create a tense and engaging atmosphere, a prerequisite for a good Silent Hill movie. the power of gamers has played a central role in the Silent Hill movie story as producers initially wanted to name it Centralia but had to change back to Silent Hill after intense gamer reaction.

In the movie, a woman (Radha Mitchell from Pitch Black) finds herself trapped in an alternate reality as she tries to save her dying daughter, Sharon, from the demon-filled world.

Rose will try anything to save her dying child and ends up in the eerie ghost-town of Silent Hill when her trip to see a faith-healer goes wrong. Laurie Holden is Cybill, the police officer helping Rose, while the role of Sharon is being filled by 10-year-old Jodelle Ferland. Deborah Kerr Unger is Dahlia, a witch-like character.
The movie also includes British Lord of the Rings star Sean Bean (Boromir) and Canadian Kim Coates.

Silent Hill's suriviving inhabitants are also trapped and fighting a losing battle against the forces of Darkness. To save her daughter, Sharon makes a deal with a demon in the form of a little girl...

The Silent Hill movie is being shot in Colborne Street, Brantford, Canada and will be released by Tri-Star Pictures in the U.S. in 2006.

I think it sucks that Mason won't be in it. He was cool.

Akatsuki_Encore · 09-07-2005

If this ain't good news, I don't know. I didn't like the games, but their atmosphere rocked.

Superior · 09-10-2005

Blaze Kidd has been trying to find more out on the movie so I'll be glad to report to him this thread. I do agree though why put Rose in when there was no Rose character in the Silent Hill game? I think Mason would be better. Harry Mason to be exact. I just think it brings more to something when a father is trying to save his daughter, not mother trying to save her daughter. Don't get me wrong any parent should try to save their children but I think for this movie they should just stick to the gamings characters.

I remember on one of the endings in Silent Hill 1, Cybill and Harry were going to start a life together, so now is Rose and Cybill going to start their life together? If so it may give people the wrong impression of them being lesbians.

Lord_Sloth · 09-11-2005

Indeed. I guess that everything's gotta be either famale, gay or both nowadays.

Superior · 09-11-2005

Sloth, would you happen to know if they'll have 5 different endings like the original Silent Hill game had?

I know there were only four stated in the Strategy Guide to the game but if you go to Google you could find what the fifth one is. Which if you guys don't know what it is I won't spoil it for ya.

Lord_Sloth · 09-12-2005

lol

I doubt the movie will have 5 different endings. The DVD could manage to have a few different endings though.

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No I have not seen the UFO ending.

09-07-2005	#1 (permalink)
Lord_Sloth (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 8,232 Rep Power: 53	Silent Hill QUOTE Description Now that shooting on the movie version of Konami's survival horror classic Silent Hill has begun, we have all the cast and crew news as well as the first few images from the filming location. The transfer from game to movie has proved a passionate and often disturbing affair which often leaves everyone involved disappointed. The most controversial aspect of any such transfer is, of course, the people involved. An example of how things can go wrong is the involvement of Uwe Boll in movies such as Alone in the Dark and now, unfortunately in the forthcoming movie adaptations of Far Cry and Bloodrayne. An example of how the mention of a decent name can bring elation is the recent stories suggesting that Ridley Scott may direct the Halo movie. It seems that Konami may have gone that one step further however, as it has decided to use promising new names for its transition to the silver screen. The story has been penned by Roger Avary (Killing Zoe and co-writer of Pulp Fiction), and the movie will be directed by Christophe Gans (Brotherhood of the Wolf). The director's name may not mean much to most but anyone who has witnessed Brotherhood of the Wolf will be happy to confirm that Mr. Gans knows how to create a tense and engaging atmosphere, a prerequisite for a good Silent Hill movie. the power of gamers has played a central role in the Silent Hill movie story as producers initially wanted to name it Centralia but had to change back to Silent Hill after intense gamer reaction. In the movie, a woman (Radha Mitchell from Pitch Black) finds herself trapped in an alternate reality as she tries to save her dying daughter, Sharon, from the demon-filled world. Rose will try anything to save her dying child and ends up in the eerie ghost-town of Silent Hill when her trip to see a faith-healer goes wrong. Laurie Holden is Cybill, the police officer helping Rose, while the role of Sharon is being filled by 10-year-old Jodelle Ferland. Deborah Kerr Unger is Dahlia, a witch-like character. The movie also includes British Lord of the Rings star Sean Bean (Boromir) and Canadian Kim Coates. Silent Hill's suriviving inhabitants are also trapped and fighting a losing battle against the forces of Darkness. To save her daughter, Sharon makes a deal with a demon in the form of a little girl... The Silent Hill movie is being shot in Colborne Street, Brantford, Canada and will be released by Tri-Star Pictures in the U.S. in 2006. I think it sucks that Mason won't be in it. He was cool. __________________ Lord_Sloth's Theme Song Lord_Sloth's "ASK ME ANYTHING!!!" Go ahead, click and ask whatever you want. "You can't help it. You can't fight it. You can't accept it. You just have to leave everything related to it because you couldn't get what you chose." ~Evil Dark Knight http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf

09-07-2005	#2 (permalink)
Akatsuki_Encore (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 7,321 Rep Power: 11	Silent Hill If this ain't good news, I don't know. I didn't like the games, but their atmosphere rocked.

09-10-2005	#3 (permalink)
Superior Namek'jin Ryu - Legendary Staffer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nebraska (U.S.A.) Posts: 6,962 Rep Power: 13	Silent Hill Blaze Kidd has been trying to find more out on the movie so I'll be glad to report to him this thread. I do agree though why put Rose in when there was no Rose character in the Silent Hill game? I think Mason would be better. Harry Mason to be exact. I just think it brings more to something when a father is trying to save his daughter, not mother trying to save her daughter. Don't get me wrong any parent should try to save their children but I think for this movie they should just stick to the gamings characters. I remember on one of the endings in Silent Hill 1, Cybill and Harry were going to start a life together, so now is Rose and Cybill going to start their life together? If so it may give people the wrong impression of them being lesbians. __________________ SSJ Bulma: Where is ...Superior anyway? The original. gkrt: Doing what Ric Flair did. Got in the Hall of Fame then jumped on the land of retirement.

09-11-2005	#4 (permalink)
Lord_Sloth (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 8,232 Rep Power: 53	Silent Hill Indeed. I guess that everything's gotta be either famale, gay or both nowadays. __________________ Lord_Sloth's Theme Song Lord_Sloth's "ASK ME ANYTHING!!!" Go ahead, click and ask whatever you want. "You can't help it. You can't fight it. You can't accept it. You just have to leave everything related to it because you couldn't get what you chose." ~Evil Dark Knight http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf

09-11-2005	#5 (permalink)
Superior Namek'jin Ryu - Legendary Staffer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nebraska (U.S.A.) Posts: 6,962 Rep Power: 13	Silent Hill Sloth, would you happen to know if they'll have 5 different endings like the original Silent Hill game had? I know there were only four stated in the Strategy Guide to the game but if you go to Google you could find what the fifth one is. Which if you guys don't know what it is I won't spoil it for ya. __________________ SSJ Bulma: Where is ...Superior anyway? The original. gkrt: Doing what Ric Flair did. Got in the Hall of Fame then jumped on the land of retirement.

09-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
Lord_Sloth (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 8,232 Rep Power: 53	Silent Hill lol I doubt the movie will have 5 different endings. The DVD could manage to have a few different endings though. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « No I have not seen the UFO ending. __________________ Lord_Sloth's Theme Song Lord_Sloth's "ASK ME ANYTHING!!!" Go ahead, click and ask whatever you want. "You can't help it. You can't fight it. You can't accept it. You just have to leave everything related to it because you couldn't get what you chose." ~Evil Dark Knight http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf