The newest “Silent Hill” adaptation is headed to the big screen.
Cineverse announced the acquisition of U.S. rights for “Return to Silent Hill,” the newest chapter in the film franchise based on Konami’s horror video game series. The film will have a wide theatrical release in America at a date to be announced.
“Return to Silent Hill” is directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the first “Silent Hill” movie in 2006. This installment stars Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson, and is promised to be “a faithful adaptation of the video game ‘Silent Hill 2,'” the company said in a statement.
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Per the press release, the film follows “James, a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary, ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. While James desperately searches for Mary he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to the town. But as he descends deeper into the darkness the secrets he uncovers lead to a horrifying truth, and James finds himself struggling to hold on long enough to save his one true love.”
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“As we continue to build our slate of theatrical releases we couldn’t be more thrilled to add the next release from a billion dollar, multi-platform franchise with a global box office of $156 million to date across the first two films,” Cineverse chief content officer Yolanda Macias said.
“’Silent Hill’ is one of the best video game franchises period and Christophe Gans did a phenomenal job capturing the atmosphere of the games once again with ‘Return to Silent Hill,’” Cineverse executive director of acquisitions Brandon Hill said in a statement.
“I am delighted to partner with Cineverse, which has shown a genuine understanding of fanship. ‘Return to Silent Hill’ is an adaptation created out of deep respect for a true masterpiece of a game, Konami’s iconic ‘Silent Hill 2.’ I hope fans will enjoy and be fulfilled with the experience this new film has to offer,” Gans said in a statement.
“We are impressed by Cineverse’s proven ability to handle franchise IP so authentically and with a fan-forward focus. The film is an immersive and stunning visual experience and we are thrilled that Cineverse will be bringing it to theaters for audiences across the U.S.,” producer Victor Hadida said.
The film was produced by Hadida of Davis Films, Molly Hassell of Hassell Free Production and David Wulf. Production was financed by Davis Films and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
The deal was negotiated by Macias and Hill for Cineverse and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the producers.
International rights for the film are with The Veterans, who are representing “Silent Hill” at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
