A new film in the Silent Hill franchise, titled Return to Silent Hill, and numerous new games were unveiled during a recent broadcast called the Silent Hill Transmission. This recently announced sequel is directed by Christophe Gans, who also directed the 2006 film adaptation of Silent Hill, and is believed to be based on the events of the computer game Silent Hill 2. Return to Silent Hill will be produced by Victor Hadida, who oversaw the production of the original Silent Hill movie.
The film depicts the narrative of a young person returning to Silent Hill, where he has felt a tremendous love,” Gans said in a video message shown during the broadcast. Concept art was also unveiled throughout the webcast, illustrating the horror of what he would encounter in the flick. The possibility of a new Silent Hill film had been discussed for months prior to this announcement, with Gans saying, “The script for a new Silent Hill movie [is] totally independent from the two previous movies made and respects the way Silent Hill has evolved. Silent Hill is a bit like Twilight Zone, the Fourth Dimension, a place where anything can happen.” Fans can expect to see both new and returning monsters in Return to Silent Hill, with certain fan favourites like Pyramid Head getting a fresh new look.
During the webcast, producer Hadida stated, “make it current, but yet extremely loyal to the video game.” The original Silent Hill film featured Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Jodelle Ferland, and Alice Krige, and made over $100 million on a budget of $50 million. Even though Silent Hill 2: Revelation was published in 2012, most players agree that it pales in comparison to the original. It is hoped that the latest instalment, Return to Silent Hill, will mark a successful comeback for the series. During the webcast, not only did Silent Hill: Return to Kinect 2 but also other new titles were introduced.
Annapurna Interactive is helping out with the development of Silent Hill: Townfall, and Bad Robot Games created Silent Hill: Ascension. Teaser trailers have been released for all three games, and the announcement of Silent Hill f, a prequel set in 1960s Japan, was also made. Additionally, a teaser trailer for a Silent Hill 2 remake was released. The Silent Hill series, which was established in 1999 and currently consists of eight games not counting planned releases, was created by video game director Keiichiro Toyama.