Last week we got a little bit of information about the sequel to SILENT HILL, including that it would be directed and written by Michael J. Bassett (SOLOMON KANE). Now that the word is out, the floodgates have opened up about the project. This time we have word from Bassett himself, giving us some insight into the film.
Hit the break to see what he said!
“It’s early days, and I’m keeping details of the plot secret for now,” he told us, “but it’s going to be a sequel to the first film whilst trying to remain true to the plot of game 3, and will also work as a stand-alone movie for people who don’t know the series.”
With source material like the Silent Hill games, this is a pretty good route to take. The stories are purposefully convoluted and confusing, referencing the overall mystery of the series in general, while keeping a stand-alone story. Sticking close to the format of the games is still a good move, even though it didn’t work with the first film.
He elaborates:
“It was a real challenge writing it,” he tells us, “and I spent a long time revisiting the games and reading just about every little piece of material I could find on the mythology. Of course, my choices may not please everyone, but the ambition is to give the audience a twisted, intense and terrifying experience, following a really interesting story, anchored by a terrific cast giving great performances. It’s more than you get from most horror movies these days, I know, but I figure why not aim high and try to bring a bit of quality back to a genre that’s rarely treated with respect?”
Okay, now it sounds a little infomercial-ish, but the enthusiasm is what counts. It seems he has that by the bucket-load. Silent Hill 2 broke the mold for survival horror video games, maybe the film can do the same for its respective genre. We’ll certainly find out soon enough.
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