Review of Silent Hill (2006) by Jake S — 30 Aug 2011

My hypothesis concerning the dismal critic reviews is probably due to the fact that most of the critics, though having knowledge of the fact that this was a game adaptation, probably had absolutely no idea about the games themselves let alone playing them when they came out.

If you're a fan of the games (which are incredible, SH2 being my favorite) then I think naturally you will at least find this interesting. I think the process of playing the games make you more engrossed - and seeing Pyramid Head on screen after him scaring the sh*t out of me in SH2 was wholly satisfying.

Based on it's merit as a horror movie alone, I'd say it's mediocre with good visuals, and a few awesome gross-out moments. I will admit seeing it in the theater was a lot more impressive than seeing it at home.