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Silent Hill Internal Prison
Two years after the events of Silent Hill, coming home Victor and Alice are newlyweds but not all is good when their hometown keeps pulling them back.
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Plot Summary
Heather Mason and her father, Harry, are constantly on the move, fleeing dangerous forces related to Harry's past. On Heather's 18th birthday, Harry disappears, leaving her to venture into the nightmarish alternate reality of Silent Hill to find him. She discovers a truth about herself and her connection to the town's dark past, which is controlled by the cult leader, Claudia Wolf.
Critical Reception
Silent Hill: Revelation received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its visual effects and attempts to stay true to the game's atmosphere, many criticized its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and overall lack of scares.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual effects and game adaptation elements.
Criticized for a confusing and slow-moving plot.
Found to be lacking in genuine horror and scares.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film visually interesting but ultimately failing to deliver a satisfying horror experience due to its weak narrative and predictable scares. Some fans of the video game series appreciated the attempt at adaptation.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo by Martin Donovan, who played Douglas Cartland in the first Silent Hill movie, but in Revelation he plays a different character, Thomas Gucci. Additionally, Deborah Kara Unger, who played Rose Da Silva in the first film, returns as a different character, the Mother of the cult.
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