There are so many monsters in the video game and movie industry. The pyramid-headed in Silent Hill deserves special attention. This character has its own story and legend. He first appeared in the second part of the game. Thanks to the success of the application, director Christoph Hans visualized the monster in the film. Also in the world there are many cosplayers who try to be like a pyramid-headed.
How did the character name appear
This creature does not have one common name. In Silent Hill 2, the pyramid-headed appeared for the first time. The main character called him that in the original it is pronounced as Pyramid Head. He also bore the name of a red pyramidal monster. One of the voice actors called the monster a triangular guy. The pyramid head in Silent Hill was named by the director as Red P, or the Red Triangle. In the credits it was indicated under that name. In the film, the character was called a monster or a monster. Sometimes he bore the name "Boogeyman." However, the monster's truest name is the pyramid-headed in Silent Hill. Almost all viewers and gamers know him under that name.
Where does the character appear
In Silent Hill 2, the main character arrives in the city of the same name. At the same time, he received a letter from his deceased wife. During the Silent Hill game, the pyramid-headed appears only three times. First noticed him in a multi-storey building. He stood without moving, and also did not attack the protagonist. Subsequently, the main character noticed him in one of the rooms. The pyramid-headed raped monsters. Because of the sight he saw, the hero hid in the closet, and then he started shooting at the monster. The shots made him leave.
The second time a monster appears in one of the cellars of an apartment building. In it, the monster wanted to kill the protagonist. However, the triggered siren scared him off. After that, they meet on the roof, where the pyramid-headed began to pursue the antagonist and his girlfriend. The second fails to escape.
In Silent Hill: Homecoming, this monster occurs three times. The first is at the hotel, where he passes next to the main character. The second time - in "Silent Hill" the pyramid-headed appears in the chapel. In it, he kills the father of the antagonist. The very last time he appears in the final scene. In it, the monster with its assistant puts a triangular head on the protagonist. This is what completes the story of the pyramid-headed. After all, this is the last part with the main character.
On a special gaming machine dedicated to the game, the monster also appears. He acts as the most important enemy and the boss. It is not so easy to kill, but it becomes possible for the player.
Pyramid Head in the film
The movie was shot based on the first part of the game, but it did not have this monster. The directors considered that this character is a cult character, the reviews of the fans confirm this. Therefore, in the movie "Silent Hill" the pyramid-headed monster appears several times. For the first time, monsters attack the defenseless girls with a nightfall. After that, he is shown in frames with crawling cockroaches. The monster has a huge knife in one hand, and the corpse of a murdered churchman in the second.
The second time he appears, when two girls are locked from a monster in a separate room. However, this does not stop him. The pyramid-headed man pierces the metal door with his weapon, and pokes his hand through the hole that has formed. To help them comes a man who shoots a monster. Because of this, the pyramid-headed retreats.
The third time he appears when a believing girl throws stones at a friend who has betrayed a joint religion. At this moment, a monster appeared behind the offender. He tossed the girl and cut with his huge knife. A monster throws a bloodied corpse into the church while the doors are closing in it.
In the second part, the director did not plan to show the monster. However, the pyramid-headed nevertheless appeared in it. He dreamed of the main character. In a dream, the monster rotated the carousel. He also appeared in scenes with the hospital. At this point, he chopped the hands of patients in the hospital. In the last scene, the monster was killed by one of the main characters.
How did the pyramid-headed
Computer game users first met this monster. The pyramid head was created by an artist from Japan named Masahiro Ito. He wanted to draw a man whose face is completely hidden. According to his idea, this gives the character more mystery. However, the first drawings were only prototypes of a monster that is so familiar to the world.
Initially, Masahiro painted a man who wears a mask. During development, he completely redid the concept of the character. The artist created something in the place of the head of which was just a red pyramid without holes. The creator was inspired by the work of another person. His name was Francis Bacon. The German heavy tank Tiger 2 was taken as the basis for the appearance of the helmet. This car had sharp corners and straight edges in the body. Interesting facts about the pyramid head:
- No one knows what a monster looks like without a helmet.
- The monster never talks. Players and spectators heard only inaudible mooing from him.
- It took several months to create the monster.
So this character appeared. Fans of a series of games and films need to be grateful to Masihiro Ito. After all, it was this artist who completely created the monster. Initially, he called him a red triangular head.
Detailed description of appearance
Only this character is suitable in appearance to a humanoid creature. He reminds a man who is dressed in a white bathrobe. In some places, his robe is stained with blood. The monster’s main weapon is the Greatest Blade. Sometimes weapons change to a simple spear. Despite its awesome appearance, the pyramid-headed does not act as an enemy of the protagonist.
The appearance of the monster was created under the impression of the ancient executioners who publicly executed the criminals. Such people dressed in special attire dedicated to the rituals of sacrifice. The pyramid-headed was created on the basis of the executioner under the name Valtiel. In addition, the god of Kzuchillaba influenced the appearance of the hero.
Character Value
The city in which the main character found himself fully reflects the internal state of the inhabitants. The first protagonist is James Sunrerland. Monsters reflect his moral health. The pyramid-headed in "Silent Hill" depicts the suffering of the protagonist. He feels guilty and desires punishment for suppressing his sexual desires that concerned his wife. He feels bad because he limited himself because of the illness of his other half.
As soon as the main character accepted the pain, the pyramid-headed disappeared from the city. He knew that his woman could not be cured. However, this did not stop him. The hero was constantly looking for information on treatment and did not lose hope. However, before his death, James was angry and disgusted with his wife.
Legends
The creator of this monster has heard a lot of guesses that were built by fans of "Silet Hill." The pyramid-headed is constantly discussed by the community on forms. When the monster appeared, he killed a girl who was very much like the wife of the protagonist. According to legend, the pyramid-headed did this to remind James of the death of his second half. Thus, the protagonist experienced the most unpleasant feelings: pain, suffering, regret, guilt. He also often saw the image of the executioner in the paintings.
The creators interpret the image of the executioner as the embodiment of punishment. It was created by the work of the subconscious of the protagonist. The main goal of the monster is to indicate to the character the mistakes made.
Symbolic meaning
The creators say that the pyramid-head was added to the game for a reason. He portrays a gloomy killer, who is the delusion of the protagonist. The monster personifies justice and the internal devil of man.
Some people attribute to him the meaning of humility. It is this character that reflects anger and guilt in one hero. People immediately realized that the monster is part of James, who hates himself. The Silent Hill audience even suggested that the main character was hiding under a mask.
Horror columnist Ivan Harutyunyan believed that the appearance of a second pyramid-headed one is a reference to the murder of another hero. James was indirectly to blame for his death. Therefore, he began to blame himself even more.
Legends on the Internet
The character created by Masahiro is a symbol of sexual maniacs. This is confirmed by the opinion of the girls. They believe that the pyramid photo in Silent Hill looks sexually attractive to women. He was even analyzed by a doctor of sciences at the University of Britain. He believes that this is the merit of impressive weapons and excellent physique. That is why the monster stands out among other monsters.
How to draw a character
A person can transfer a monster to paper in 20 minutes. There is nothing complicated in the image. Work at the very beginning is better with a pencil. How to draw a pyramid head from Silent Hill in stages:
- The first step is to image the outlines. It is necessary to draw a triangle and a body shape of a man.
- It is far necessary to work on a ready-made template. Depict details on the pyramid.
- Draw male hands.
- Depict additional details of the pyramid.
- At the end, add a knife, torso and cloak muscles.
Also, if a person has a red color, then it is necessary to depict the outlines of blood. So the character will look more realistic. At the very end, you need to erase the pencil, after having outlined the entire monster with a pen or felt-tip pen.