“Return to Silent Hill” is an upcoming psychological horror film, set to be released in 2025. Directed by Christophe Gans, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Sandra Vo-Anh and Will Schneider, the film serves as a reboot of the Silent Hill film series. It is based on the 2001 video game “Silent Hill 2” by Konami.
The plot follows James Sunderland, portrayed by Jeremy Irvine, who is devastated after the loss of his wife. He receives a mysterious letter that leads him back to the town of Silent Hill, hoping to find her. However, he discovers that the town has been transformed by an unknown malevolent force, encountering terrifying figures both familiar and new. As he delves deeper, he struggles to comprehend reality and remains determined to rescue his beloved.
The cast includes Jeremy Irvine as James Sunderland, Hannah Emily Anderson as Mary Shepherd-Sunderland/Maria, and Evie Templeton as Laura. citeturn0search0 Filming took place in Germany and Eastern Europe between April 2023 and February 2024. The production collaborated closely with Konami to create new aesthetics for the iconic monsters featured in the series.
For a glimpse of the upcoming film, you can watch the first trailer below:
