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Several creatures from the first four installments made a big screen appearance in the ''Silent Hill'' film adaptation. All of the creatures, with the exception of one, are present in the previous games. Upon being asked on the interpretation of the monsters of the franchise in general and weather the film will answer this, [[Film director|director]] [[Christophe Gans]] stated that the most basic explanation was of course that they are victims of Alessa, people in hell as if. However, he also stated that other interpretations are possible as well and further listed that the monsters could put as simple hallucinations from the protagonists, coming from one’s own psyche.<ref name="preserve">[http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/silenthill/productiondiary/archives/2006/04/on_interpreting.php Christophe Gans' Production Diary] (Fourth Q&A: "On Interpreting Silent Hill's Monsters and Preserving the Atmospheric Quality of the Game", published Friday, [[April 18]], [[2006]].)</ref> It's true the film's content features anybody seeing the same things and being affected by it. Also, the idea of it being Rose's own delusion is shattered by the twist ending, thus leading back to the original nature to the film's monsters. It must be noted that the movie's making-of still reveals the monsters were originally human, even the creeper. This comment may be inspired by the different arguments in general or even the sub-plot of the coal fires of the past, which spread fumes around the portions of town, leading the viewer to be puzzled and to give the surprise ending. | Several creatures from the first four installments made a big screen appearance in the ''Silent Hill'' film adaptation. All of the creatures, with the exception of one, are present in the previous games. Upon being asked on the interpretation of the monsters of the franchise in general and weather the film will answer this, [[Film director|director]] [[Christophe Gans]] stated that the most basic explanation was of course that they are victims of Alessa, people in hell as if. However, he also stated that other interpretations are possible as well and further listed that the monsters could be put as simple hallucinations from the protagonists, coming from one’s own psyche.<ref name="preserve">[http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/silenthill/productiondiary/archives/2006/04/on_interpreting.php Christophe Gans' Production Diary] (Fourth Q&A: "On Interpreting Silent Hill's Monsters and Preserving the Atmospheric Quality of the Game", published Friday, [[April 18]], [[2006]].)</ref> It's true the film's content features anybody seeing the same things and being affected by it. Also, the idea of it being Rose's own delusion is shattered by the twist ending, thus leading back to the original nature to the film's monsters. It must be noted that the movie's making-of still reveals the monsters were originally human, even the creeper. This comment may be inspired by the different arguments in general or even the sub-plot of the coal fires of the past, which spread fumes around the portions of town, leading the viewer to be puzzled and to give the surprise ending. | ||
Regardless, the game implies more a [physical] manifestation of delusions and an alternate reality as well. Like the film, two people can occupy one spot, be harmed or even killed in either reality. It's also noted in the official information guide that the events of the first ever game lead the town now able to call dark ones and personally manifest an otherworld in which their own inner self is held.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg08-09AlessasHistory.jpg Read Silent Hill 2 timeline</ref> <ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg110-111.jpg</ref> They can also cross paths with another's they are closely linked to.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg94-95.jpg</ref> Aside Dahlia, who is the one who offered the sacrifice of her own flesh and blood, all creatures are a part of Alessa's mind alone in the first game. Not even someone as close to Cheryl as Harry Mason had his mind manifested.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg26-27SH1Creature.jpg</ref> This is in contrast to the film or new teams' creations. | Regardless, the game implies more a [physical] manifestation of delusions and an alternate reality as well. Like the film, two people can occupy one spot, be harmed or even killed in either reality. It's also noted in the official information guide that the events of the first ever game lead the town now able to call dark ones and personally manifest an otherworld in which their own inner self is held.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg08-09AlessasHistory.jpg Read Silent Hill 2 timeline</ref> <ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg110-111.jpg</ref> They can also cross paths with another's they are closely linked to.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg94-95.jpg</ref> Aside Dahlia, who is the one who offered the sacrifice of her own flesh and blood, all creatures are a part of Alessa's mind alone in the first game. Not even someone as close to Cheryl as Harry Mason had his mind manifested.<ref>http://www.translatedmemories.com/bookpgs/Pg26-27SH1Creature.jpg</ref> This is in contrast to the film or new teams' creations. | ||