Summary
The upcoming horror filmReturn to Silent Hillis set to offer some “cool tweaks” to Pyramid Head, according to the actor under the mask. The firstSilent Hillfilm was released in 2006 and was directed by Christophe Gans, who also co-wrote the script. A sequel was released in 2012, titledSilent Hill: Revelation, written and directed by M.J. Bassett. The series is based on the popular Silent Hill video game franchise, which continues today with the recent release of theSilent Hill 2remake. However, the film series has been dormant for over a decade.
Return to Silent Hilllooks to resurrect the franchise on the big screen, with Gans returning to direct and co-write the film. The third film is based on theSilent Hill 2game, which is often regarded as the franchise’s best installment. Jeremy Irvine stars as James Sunderland, a man who receives a mysterious letter beckoning him back to the town of Silent Hill in search of his missing wife, Mary, played by Hannah Emily Anderson. As the town begins to reveal its true nature, James starts to question his sanity, pushing through the monstrous entities he’ll encounter on his way to the truth.
One of the horrific monsters James is set to encounter is the infamous Pyramid Head, credited as Red Pyramid inReturn to Silent Hill, a nod to the second game. Robert Strange brings the character to life, and while speaking withScreen Rant(viaCollider), the actor stated, “[Fans] can expect the Silent Hill that they know and love, but with some really remarkable, jaw-dropping, creative new takes, [and] new angles on it to bring it into 2025–to bring it into the now.” Strange also promised some potential changes to his character, saying, “It’ll be familiar and exciting in that sense. But there are some–particularly to my character, I think, who I know best–some cool tweaks and new fresh takes on things that I think people will find pretty tasty.”
Gans' Silent Hill Was An Excellent Take On The Franchise, With Return To Silent Hill Promising Even More Creepiness
Return to Silent Hillwas announced in 2022, with the first footage teased only a few short months ago. As Strange promises, it looks to deliver on the atmosphere gamers expect from the horrifying town, and with fan-favorite characters like Pyramid Head returning, there will be no shortage of thrills for the eyes. Though if the “cool tweaks” Strange mentioned aren’t in line with fan expectations, it could spell backlash for the film. Gans is returning to direct and co-writeReturn to Silent Hill, meaning it should also carry the same creative feel as the 2006 original, while avoiding the mistakes in the less well-receivedSilent Hill: Revelation. However, given his choice of source material, the movie will need to do the story justice.
Silent Hill 2became a lauded entry in the game franchise for its impactful story, which hits players with a genuinely unexpected twist in the narrative. WithReturn to Silent Hilltackling the same storyline, anyone familiar with the game will know where things are headed, which may detract from the film’s effectiveness. However, audiences unfamiliar with the game may be in for a shocking reveal they could never have expected. The film also has the option to change things up a bit to keep the narrative fresh, though that could risk alienating longtime fans. No official release date has been announced forReturn to Silent Hill, but it is expected to be released later this year, with more details to follow.
