‘Return To Silent Hill’ Not Welcome By Rotten Tomatoes Critics

[Killer Dinosa]

"Silent Hill Sequel Met with Scathing Reviews from Critics"

Christophe Gans' latest horror thriller, "Return to Silent Hill," has opened in theaters nationwide, but its reception has been overwhelmingly negative. Based on the 2001 video game "Silent Hill 2," the film follows James (Jeremy Irvine) as he receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, leading him back to the haunted town of Silent Hill.

While audiences have given the film a slightly more positive response than critics, with a 32% "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 100 verified user reviews, the majority of professional reviewers have panned it. The consensus among top critics is that the film lacks the same level of uncanniness and eeriness as its video game counterpart.

Beatrice Loayza from the New York Times gave the film a "rotten" score, stating that it feels like a "jumbled assembly of cutscenes" rather than a cohesive horror experience. Jesse Hassenger from The Guardian also criticized the film, arguing that making a horror movie with a hero who is more curious than scared is a difficult proposition.

Jacob Oller from The AV Club went even further, calling the film "goofy and low-rent," stating that it fails to leave a lasting impression on audiences. In contrast, Simon Abrams of RogerEbert.com gave the film a "fresh" review score, praising its ability to deliver more of the same as the original game.

Dominic Baez from The Seattle Times also awarded the film a "fresh" score, although he noted that it doesn't hold up to the standard set by the video game. He praised the film's stylish credits and its ability to justify the viewer's decisions once the credits roll.

Overall, it seems that "Return to Silent Hill" has failed to live up to expectations from critics and audiences alike, leaving many wondering if this sequel is truly worth revisiting the haunted world of Silent Hill.

 

[Master C]

I'm not surprised about this one . I mean, horror movies are all about building tension and creating unease, but it seems like "Return to Silent Hill" just didn't get that right . The whole concept is based on a great game, so you'd think they'd nail it, but instead, it feels like they took the wrong path .

I'm not saying it's a bad film or anything, but I do expect more from horror movies these days . And yeah, the reviews are pretty scathing, which is pretty harsh . But hey, maybe audiences will give it a chance and find something to enjoy in it . Still, for me, that 32% on Rotten Tomatoes just screams "not good enough" .

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

Wow ! I mean, I loved the first one, but I guess you can't remake perfection? 32% on Rotten Tomatoes tho This "goofy and low-rent" comment from Jacob Oller is harsh tho Simon Abrams got me though, it's like they kept the same feel as the game Interesting how some critics loved the stylish credits tho

 

[Lovely Lobster]

️ Why so serious? The movie is just a game... in theaters

 

[Xerothermic]

.. I gotta say, I was expecting a lot more from the new Silent Hill movie . I mean, who doesn't love a good horror flick? But honestly, the reviews have been pretty meh . I've seen some people saying it's like they're watching a bunch of cutscenes strung together, which kinda makes sense considering it's based on a 2001 video game .

And yeah, I can see why critics would say that the main guy isn't scary enough... I mean, we all love our heroes to be brave and stuff, but horror is about being uncomfortable and scared, you know? It's like they took the wrong approach for this one.

But hey, it's not all bad! Some people are saying it's still got that creepy Silent Hill vibe going on, which is awesome . And yeah, I loved the stylish credits too - that was a nice touch!

For me though? Yeah, I'm gonna stick with watching the original Silent Hill video game. At least then I know what to expect . Maybe they'll try again next time... but for now? Not my cup of tea ️.

 

[Horrible Hornet]

awww man... i was super hyped for this movie but it sounds like it didn't quite hit the mark . i mean, who doesn't love a good horror flick? and silent hill has such a creepy vibe that's hard to shake off . i can kinda understand why critics would be disappointed - the video game is like, super iconic and hard to top . but at the same time, it's still a shame because i was really looking forward to seeing james's journey again . anyone else feeling a little let down by this one?

 

[Hel]

I'm thoroughly underwhelmed by the lukewarm reception of "Return to Silent Hill." It's disconcerting to see a film that promises so much, yet ultimately fails to deliver an unsettling and unnerving experience . The notion that it lacks the uncanniness and eeriness of its video game counterpart is telling - after all, what makes Silent Hill 2 such a masterclass in atmospheric horror? It's almost as if the filmmakers relied too heavily on nostalgia rather than crafting something genuinely terrifying.

Meanwhile, I do appreciate Simon Abrams' assertion that the film delivers more of the same as the original game, albeit with some aesthetic tweaks. However, it's hard to shake off the feeling that this is merely a shallow rehashing of familiar tropes, rather than a bold reinterpretation of the Silent Hill universe .