Episode 221 – Return to Silent Hill

About this episode

The episode critiques Christophe Gans's second film in the Silent Hill series, arguing it fails to match the quality of the first film and the game it is based on.

Starting with uncanny Sora lighting, then slipping into a Godsmack music video aesthetic, Christophe Gans’s second go-around in Silent Hill pales in comparison both to his first film and to Silent Hill 2, the game on which this film is largely (albeit loosely) based. Returning to Silent Hill was a mistake. Please follow us on Twitter @ShockDoctorsPod, on Facebook at facebook.com/shockdoctorspod, or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Tune In. Got an idea for the next movie you’d like us to check out? Feel free to send us a DM on social media, or email us at shockdoctorspod@gmail.com.

People in this episode

Host: The Shock Doctors Podcast

Topics covered

• film analysis
• horror movies
• video game adaptations
• Silent Hill franchise
• movie critique

Keywords

• Silent Hill
• Christophe Gans
• horror film
• video game movie
• film critique
• Godsmack
• Silent Hill 2

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Godsmack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In

Books & works: Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2

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