Silent Hill: A Letter to James

I'm really sorry, but I think he needs to dedicate himself to something else. This work just looks like a bunch of cosplayers imitating scenes from the video game. Besides, it doesn't feel like a short film; it's more like a trailer with scattered ideas that isn't even appealing to someone who doesn't know anything about the game. I admit that visually it's not that bad, I'd even say it's impressive, but now that there's a remake with realistic graphics, this work seems even more unnecessary and mediocre to me. I'm sorry to be so harsh, but I think they need a real opinion and not just praise or suspiciously positive comments.

Honestly, I wanted more and a longer movie. I hope they create more content. Especially with Silent Hill lore. There's a new movie called "Welcome back to Silent Hill" in 2026. In my opinion THIS SHORT FILM IS MORE ACCURATE ! The casting is AMAZING! They should've been the one with the fundings and approval to actually create a movie "movie." Either way congratulations! I loved it. This film is more in-depth and backstories if that makes sense. James has the voice , where it is smooth for the narrative, the whole vibe feels somber and tense like the game, so definitely got the vibe down. The acting feels immersive as well.

I will be writing a more in-depth review ASAP on my personal blog but I wanted to give this project the flowers it deserves as I have been following since its announcement.

Overall: 7/10 A nice love letter for Silent Hill. The atmosphere created through the environment, cinematography, and soundtrack truly carry this short film. Though I see people praising this as "better than the official movies," I think that if the same story were put out by Chris Gans, it would be ripped apart for leaving out Laura and Angela and making the changes that it did. HOWEVER, for what it is - a short, fan film on a limited budget, I think it is a great project with a lot of budding actors that have plenty of potential.

Cinematography: 10/10 Gorgeous. Great angles, stellar lighting, cool FX and thoughtful framing of the scenes.

Costuming: 9.5/10 The half a point loss is due to Pyramid Head's helmet not being the right shape. The great sword could be more metallic looking and I do wish Maria's hair wasn't as long but these are minor, personal preferences.

Music: 10/10 Absolutely love it. Pretty sure JustHappyBurger also does music for TheGamingMuse and I love whatever JHB throws out.

Audio and Sound Design: 7/10

Story Adaptation: 6/10 The bones of the story are there and I LOVE the added scenes of James and Mary being happy. For what can be pressed into 10 minutes though, I think it is okay.

Acting: 7/10 Some of the acting definitely feels much more solid while other scenes probably needed a couple more takes. Similarly, some of it was jilted which, to be fair, does fit in with the vibe of the original SH2.

This was so beautifully filmed, even as a short film. I NEED MORE!!! STAT!!! THAT'S AN ORDER!!!

I need a script on my table by morning!

I love the ambience, the music, the characters! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO US JUSTICE!!! Too long have we been made to watch watered down versions of our favorite game series and it FALL FLAT!!!

I want to see this as a film project. ALL GAMES. BORN FROM A WISH?! OMFG!!!!

I'm literally raving about how good this is. I really think you are the one to bring this out of the s*hole it's been in for too long!

Create a patreon or a gofundme and TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!!

When I first heard about the project and saw the first few production stills, I knew I needed to back it and now having seen the movie after getting early access, I wasn't disappointed.

From the very first seconds, you can see, hear and feel the immense love that has gone into this movie. It is written all over the presentation, atmosphere, the acting, the special effects and music. It is, for all intents and purposes, truly a love letter to Silent Hill 2 and the franchise as a whole. To think that such a high level of quality is possible for a roughly 20 minute fan film makes me wonder just what the people behind it could create if given a higher budget and assignment to make an official, full length movie.

To every Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2 fan, I absolutely recommend watching this when it's out for everyone, but also for everyone else who loves suspense and horror or just needs that extra little push to finally get into the franchise.