Today we will discuss the film "Silent Hill 2" (2012). Actors will be presented next. It is a continuation of the thriller of the same name in 2006. Michael J. Bassett was the creator of the film "Silent Hill 2". Its genre can be defined as a horror film. The script is based on the plot of the computer game of the same name. The creators of the previous picture did not participate in the creation of the sequel. The shooting took place in Toronto. Bassett retreated in a number of details from the storyline of the game, which allowed to make the second picture autonomous to a large extent.
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Let's start with what the movie "Silent Hill 2" is about. The plot of the picture tells of Rose Dasilva and her adopted daughter Sharon. They fall into a foggy reality. Rose was able to convey Sharon to her husband Christopher with the seal of Metatron. However, she herself remained in a foggy world. Sharon had no memories of his trip to Silent Hill.
Christopher told her that Rose died in a car accident. The action of the second picture begins years later. Sharon and Christopher live under the names of Heather Mason and Harry, respectively. To hide from the sect, the heroes have to change their place of residence regularly. Meanwhile, Heather dreams of Silent Hill's nightmares, as well as Alessa, the demonic second half of the girl.
On the way to a new school, a private detective Douglas Cartland, who was hired by a sect, is trying to talk with the heroine. She runs away from him. In class, a girl meets a newcomer named Vincent. Heather, after class, notices Douglas watching her. About this girl informs her father by phone. Heather makes an appointment at the mall.
Harry is being abducted after this telephone conversation. Heather comes to the mall. Here she mysteriously moves to the other world inhabited by monsters. One of them, called the Missionary, kills Douglas at the moment when he wants to warn Heather about the danger. The girl returns to reality. She runs from the mall.
At the same time, the police are taking out the body of Douglas. Heather returns home accompanied by Vincent. On the wall she finds an occult symbol, as well as a message that reads: "Go to Silent Hill." Having taken half the seal of Metatron, Vincent and Heather follow into the foggy city. On the way, the heroine reads a diary belonging to Harry Mason.
From it she learns that she is the reincarnation of Alessa Gillespie. On the way, the heroes stop at a motel. There, Vincent admits that he is the son of Claudia Woolf. This is the high priestess of the Order of Valtiel. Once upon a time, this sect ruled Silent Hill. However, after the return of Alessa, she has to hide from her, hiding in the dungeons.
Heather is the only chance to free the sect and destroy the demon. Vincent was sent to bring the girl to the city. At the same time, the hero doubts his actions, since she is the bright side of Alessa. Vincent reports that Heather is able to help Leonard Woolf, his grandfather, who is in a psychiatric hospital.
Main participants
Adelaide Clemens played Heather Mason. We are talking about an Australian actress who was born in Brisbane. She is the eldest daughter in the family of an English manager and an Australian nurse. As a child, Adelaide Clemens often moved with her parents. As a child, she lived in Japan. Then the family went to France. Then she lived in Hong Kong.
Keith Harington appeared in the picture as Vincent Carter. This is an English film, theater and television actor. He played John Snow in the series Game of Thrones. For this role, he was nominated for an Emmy Award. He became one of the highest paid television actors. He also performed roles in the films "Ghosts: The Best Fate", "Pompeii", "Memories of the Future", "The Seventh Son".
Dahlia Gillespie and Claudia Woolf are also among the main characters in the movie Silent Hill 2 (2012). Actresses Deborah Kara Anger and Kerry-Anne Moss brought these characters to the screen. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Deborah Kara Anger is a Canadian actress. She played in the films “The Way”, “88 Minutes”, “White Noise”, “Hurricane”, “Retribution”, “Car Crash”. Before becoming an actress, she studied philosophy and economics at the University of British Columbia. Then she continued her education. She became the first Canadian citizen to be admitted to study at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Arts.
Kerry-Anne Moss is a Canadian actress who gained worldwide fame by playing the role of Trinity in the movie The Matrix. Also played Jerry Hogarth in the series Marvel Cinematic Universe. Born in Burnaby. Barbara (her mother) named her daughter in honor of Hollies's Carrie Anne. She has an older brother Brooke. As a child, she lived in Vancouver with her mother.
One of the prominent roles in the film "Silent Hill 2" (2012) actor Martin Donovan. He was remembered by the audience as Douglas Cartland. We are talking about an American actor, screenwriter and director. He graduated from Pierce College. Soon he moved to New York. I decided to start an acting career. He has played over eighty roles in television shows and films. Participated, in particular, in five films directed by Hal Hartley. He is the winner of the award of the National Society of Film Critics.
McDowell, Mitchell, Bean
Characters Leonard Woolf and Harry Mason also occupy an important place in the film "Silent Hill 2" (2012). Actors Malcolm MacDowell and Sean Bean played these roles.
Rada Mitchell reincarnated as Rose Dasilva.
Other heroes
Sharon Dasilva and Travis Grady are also featured in Silent Hill 2 (2012). Actors Erin Pitt and Peter Outerbridge brought these characters to the screen.
Martin Barnes appeared in the picture as Detective Cable.
Opinion
Now let's talk about the reaction caused the tape "Silent Hill 2". The reviews of critics are almost the same, they are negative. Among the shortcomings were called an incorrect interpretation of the source material, a general decrease in quality, the fragmentation of the appearance of secondary characters. Only the image of the main character and visual effects were praised.
Origin
Christoph Hahn - the director of the previous film was planning to do work on the second movie. However, he wanted to prevent the mistakes of the first film. He managed to negotiate with the producers, preserve the visual style of the series. Gan planned to start work after the completion of the Samurai Way and Drove projects. In 2006, he said that due to his employment, he would not be able to take a director's place in the Silent Hill 2 project.