Cineverse has acquired the U.S. rights for “Return to Silent Hill,” the next installment in the film franchise based on Konami’s “Silent Hill” video game series.
Director Christopher Gans, who directed the first “Silent Hill” released in 2006, returns for the sequel. “Return to Silent Hill” is a faithful adaptation of the video game “Silent Hill 2,” and 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.
The film stars Jeremy Irvine (“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”) and Hannah Emily Anderson (“Jigsaw”). Its extensive visual effects were recently completed, and a date for a wide theatrical release will be announced soon.
“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,” said Cineverse Executive Director, Acquisitions Brandon Hill.
“Return to Silent Hill” is produced by Victor Hadida of Davis Films (“Resident Evil” and “Silent Hill” franchises), Molly Hassell of Hassell Free Productions (“Terminal”), and David Wulf (“Call Jane”).
The deal was negotiated by Yolanda Macias and Hill for Cineverse and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the producers.
“Silent Hill” is one of the most recognized horror games worldwide. Game creator and publisher Konami released a remake of the iconic “Silent Hill 2” game in October 2024, selling over 1 million copies in the first week and surpassing 2 million copies just a few months later. The “Silent Hill 2” game remake secured numerous awards, nominations, and accolades, including 2024 Game of the Year by The Horror Game Awards. Konami has also announced “Silent Hill f” and “Silent Hill: Townfall” as upcoming games in the series.
