A good attempt with bad flaws

Rating: 6/10 (21 April 2006)

This movie is, as well known by everyone, based on the popular video game series, Silent Hill. I have only played the 4th one, so I did not know too much about the plot before I saw the movie. According to my friend, the movie is based on the second game of the series. And the music used in the movie is indeed from the second one; I know because I have the soundtrack.
Anyway, the movie is one of the better horror movies. While it is certainly not a masterpiece, it still has some good elements to it. The special effects were great, the story line was suspending and interesting, and the music fitted the scenes. However, they really should have worked on the dialogue. A lot of times it seemed so cheesy that people bursted into laughter....a no-no for horror movie.
The movie follows the game (again, I know because someone told me). But from time to time it seemed to be following the game too much. They would give clues to the main character to follow, and even give her "items" when she needed them.....just like in a video game.
I would say this is a good attempt to crossover from game to movie, but they could have done better.