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Silent Hill (film)

Silent Hill is a 2006 supernatural psychological horror film directed by Christophe Gans and written by Roger Avary.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Silent Hill is a 2006 supernatural psychological horror film directed by Christophe Gans and written by Roger Avary. Based on Konami’s Silent Hill video game series, it follows a mother searching for her missing daughter in the eerie town of Silent Hill. The film was an international co-production involving Canada and features Canadian actor Deborah Kara Unger among the cast.

Plot

The story follows Rose Da Silva as she searches for her missing adopted daughter in the town of Silent Hill. After her daughter Sharon sleepwalks and mentions the town, Rose takes her there, but a car crash near the town causes Sharon to disappear. As Rose explores the fog-shrouded town, she uncovers disturbing secrets tied to its dark history and supernatural dangers.

Production

Silent Hill was directed by Christophe Gans and written by Roger Avary. It was produced as a film adaptation of Konami’s Silent Hill video game series and released in 2006. The film stars Radha Mitchell as Rose Da Silva and Sean Bean as Christopher Da Silva, with supporting cast including Laurie Holden, Deborah Kara Unger, Kim Coates, Tanya Allen, Alice Krige, and Jodelle Ferland.

Reception and franchise

Silent Hill became the first installment in the Silent Hill film series. It was followed by a sequel, Silent Hill: Revelation, released in 2012. The film has remained the best-known screen adaptation of the game series.

Key facts

  • Silent Hill is a 2006 supernatural psychological horror film directed by Christophe Gans and written by Roger Avary.
  • The film is based on Konami’s Silent Hill video game series.
  • It stars Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Laurie Holden, and others.
  • The plot follows a mother searching for her missing adopted daughter in the fog-shrouded town.
  • A sequel, Silent Hill: Revelation, was released in 2012.
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Canadian context

Silent Hill was an international co-production involving Canada, and Canadian actor Deborah Kara Unger is among the cast.

Frequently asked questions

What is Silent Hill movie about?
It follows Rose Da Silva, who takes her adopted daughter to Silent Hill after strange sleepwalking episodes, then searches the town for her after she disappears.
Who directed Silent Hill?
Christophe Gans directed Silent Hill.
Is Silent Hill based on a game?
Yes. It is based on Konami’s Silent Hill video game series.
Who stars in Silent Hill?
The film stars Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Laurie Holden, Deborah Kara Unger, Kim Coates, Tanya Allen, Alice Krige, and Jodelle Ferland.
Will there be a Silent Hill sequel?
A sequel already exists: Silent Hill: Revelation was released in 2012.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Hill_(film)
    Supports: Release year, director, writer, cast, plot, and that it is the first installment in the film series.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384537/
    Supports: Director, writer, starring cast, and plot synopsis.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/silent_hill
    Supports: Director, synopsis, genre, and release information.
  4. Silent Hill Wiki — https://silenthill.fandom.com/wiki/Silent_Hill_(film)
    Supports: That the film was followed by Silent Hill: Revelation and information on the film series.