Now here is a horror movie for the person who likes a little atmosphere and wants to be creeped out all the way through. To be honest, I didn't like the first one when it came out - let me explain. I liked the setting and it was creepy but the last half hour irritated me and I can't remember the last time I was so happy to see the villain die a terrible death. But that aside, I saw the preview for this sequel and was excited to see it. And it was in 3D. I am firm believer in using 3D in certain ways: most horror movies and kids Pixar movies are good in 3D. The Great Gatsby and the spectacularly underwhelming My Soul to Take? Not so much. But Silent Hill is exactly the kind of movie that should be in 3D. They use it to full advantage. (OK, that's it for my rant on 3D). This movie is dark and creepy with inventive bad guys and good special effects. Two words: spider mannequin. You'll see. The nurses? One of the best parts. The guy with the triangle head? Awesome. Trinity (AKA Carrie-Anne Moss) as an evil blond (who I didn't recognize until the movie was over and I saw her name in the credits)? Weird but good. There are so many good sequences in this film, and it has almost no slow moments that it kept my interest and was one of the best horror movies of last year (tied with Cabin in the Woods, in my opinion). See it for the spider mannequin, stay for Malcolm McDowell (I know, weird right?) and the killer nurses. Highly recommended if you like dark, colorful horror with at least some story and can overlook the fact that the main girl is obviously wearing the character's original outfit from the game (though I've never played the game so I'm just guessing). Enjoy!
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