Visually speaking the best horror film since Hellraiser

Rating: 8/10 (2 November 2006)

Silent Hill is a horror fan's wet dream. Full of sick and twisted imagery, monstrous creatures straight out of nightmares, and enough whacked out violence to sedate even the most die hard fan, the film delivers on almost every level. First off, I have to admit that I never played the game(s). They just didn't interest me because I thought they were more Resident Evil and i was never particularly stuck on that series. Having seen the film now, I would definitely be willing to play them if not to find out who and what pyramid head is. The actors all perform strongly given the sometimes slight characterizations they are left to deal with. In fact, this is my only true problem with the film. After dealing up a wicked backstory and great visuals, writer Roger Avary left the audience with weak characters and the director and actors are left to fill in the blanks which they do admirably. Particularly strong is Jodelle Ferland as yet another creepy kid (check her out in Kingdom Hospital for another turn). I also really dug Laurie Holden as tough cop Cybill. Worth a look. Check this one out.