Now that
Hamlet is in the rearview, it was nice to be able to watch some decent horror
flicks last night with the daughters. What did we decide on? Well, since the
Paranormal Activity franchise has because laughable even to them, I decided to
let them venture into another franchise, one that may be a little darker, the
realm of Silent Hill.
Plot/ Based
on the video game, a woman goes in search for her daughter, within the confines
of a strange, desolate town called Silent Hill.
Inspiration
for movies can come from anywhere, and Silent Hill proved that the transition
from video game to cinematic experience can be accomplished in a well done
manner. Yes, it is not a perfect flick, but it is dark and atmospheric,
everything that one would expect. The storyline is interesting, the gore and
effects work, and the performances are on the money. More importantly, for the
gamers, there are a lot of similarities in scenery and creatures between the
movie and game. Of course, there are some head scratching moments and some
minor pacing issues, but that is not a huge hold-up with the movie. In the end,
this is a creepy flick that is perfect for the dreary wintery nights that are
on the horizon. If you have not watched it, check it out.
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