Silent Hill (2006)

Director:

Christophe Gans

Writer (WGA):

Roger Avary (written by)

Release Date:

21 April 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Enjoy your stay.

Plot:

A woman goes in search for her daughter, within the confines of a strange, desolate town called Silent Hill. Based on the video game.

Plot Keywords:

Trapped | Nudity | School | Maternal Instinct | Police

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Radha Mitchell	...	Rose Da Silva
Sean Bean	...	Christopher Da Silva
Laurie Holden	...	Cybil Bennett
Deborah Kara Unger	...	Dahlia Gillespie
Kim Coates	...	Officer Thomas Gucci
Tanya Allen	...	Anna
Alice Krige	...	Christabella
Jodelle Ferland	...	Sharon / Alessa
Colleen Williams	...	Archivist
Ron Gabriel	...	Old Mechanic
Eve Crawford	...	Sister Margaret
Derek Ritschel	...	Young Police Officer
Amanda Hiebert	...	Gas Attendant
Nicky Guadagni	...	Distressed Woman
Maxine Dumont	...	Christabella's Aide

Also Known As:

Centralia (USA) (fake working title)
Silent Hill (France)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, disturbing images, and some language.

Runtime:

127 min | Philippines:123 min (cut)

Country:

Canada | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Mexico:C | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | Hungary:18 | Romania:I.M.-18 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-13 | France:-12 | Finland:K-15 | USA:R | Japan:PG-12 | South Korea:18 | Portugal:M/18 | UK:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Malaysia:U (DVD) | Ireland:15 (DVD rating) | Sweden:15 | Chile:14 | Italy:T | Ireland:16 | Germany:16 (nf) | Brazil:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Hong Kong:IIB | Australia:MA | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Canada:18A | Norway:15

Filming Locations:

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Silent Hill DCP Inc.

Trivia:

The line from Sharon "Don't talk to strangers" is lifted directly from Heather in Silent Hill 3 (2003) (VG).

Goofs:

Factual errors: Agent Cybil Bennett uses a Surefire M6 Guardian flashlight that has a temporary tailswitch with a twist on constant switch, but in the movie you can clearly hear the typical click of a click on switch.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Rose: Sharon! She's not here! Oh, god. Christopher, can you see anything? Sharon! Sharon!

Movie Connections:

References Silent Hill (1999) (VG)

Soundtrack:

Tears of... (SHF5)

Fans of the game will enjoy this film!

Fans of the game will enjoy this film. Critics should be impressed with the set design, effects and cinematography; but I'm afraid most of them will miss the boat entirely. As far as a game to film translation, this is one of the best ever made.

There are scenes in the film that are direct recreations from the game. Sounds, music, colors and even meticulous set design that pays homage to the game series. In as far as a horror film, there were scenes in this movie that are incomparable. Really disturbing, solid moments of horror.

Pyramid Head is this decade's Pinhead. A new cultural icon to be feared, and loved.

Good movie. Keep an open mind, and enjoy. This is one of those films that actually deserves its R rating. Don't take the kids, unless you're into the whole "terrible parent" thing.