Best horror movie I've seen in years

Rating: 7/10 (20 September 2006)

When I went to see this movie I knew it was based on the computer game Silent Hill. I've never played the game, so I can't comment on whether it does it justice or not.
However, as a stand-alone film this is definitely one of the best horror films I've seen in a long time. It's genuinely creepy, the visuals of Alessa's dream are astonishing and horrific at the same time. The acting in general is decent, but the movie is really about the visuals and the story rather than the action. Yes, this is actually a horror film with a great story - a rare thing.
I thought Sean Bean was to play the lead in the movie, but it was interesting that he wasn't. It worked out anyway. My only complaint with this movie would be the painful scene near the end of the movie when Rose returns from the hospital and confronts Chrisabella. It was much too staged which made the acting painful to watch. Fortunately it only lasts about a minute, and doesn't diminish too much from the movie overall.
So bottom line - you don't have to know anything about the game to enjoy this movie - I don't, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Great story, great horror, and great visuals. Though if you're faint-hearted it's probably not for you! Reading some of the comments above, many that didn't like the movie were either fans who were disappointed their game wasn't translated purely enough, or Christians who are offended that the cultists are evil. I can't comment on the gamers' disappointment, but the ones commenting on the movie's portrayal of Christianity must not have paid much attention in the movie. They're cultists, not Christians! You see the symbol of their faith many times during the movie, and it's certainly not a cross. Not to mention that Christians in this day and age aren't evil gits that burn people for witchery.