Silent Hill

Name: Silent Hill
Director: Christophe Gans
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Jodelle Ferland, Laurie Holden, Deborah Kara Unger

2006Dir. Christophe Gans2h 5m

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Runtime2h 5m

Released2006

Budget$50M

Box office$100.6M

DirectorChristophe Gans

About This Movie

Silent Hill (2006) is a visually arresting adaptation of the video game, capturing that eerie, fog-laden atmosphere perfectly. Christophe Gans really nails it with the practical effects—some scenes are legitimately haunting. The layered sound design adds to the unsettling vibe, while the performances, especially Radha Mitchell as Rose, are grounded in desperation. The pacing can be a bit uneven, but that's part of its charm. It feels like wandering through a waking nightmare, where the town itself becomes a character. Plus, the nods to the game's lore are a treat for fans, enhancing the already thick web of mystery and dread.

Released by Lionsgate, March 2006Director's cut offers additional footageFilmed primarily in Toronto, CanadaFeatures practical effects over CGI for realism