The Mist
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Silent Hill fans know that fog usually means bad news, and the same can pretty much be said in The Mist. The film centers on the Drayton family who live in a small town in Maine. While their life is quiet for the most part, things take a sinister turn when a sudden storm invites a mysterious mist that spreads all over town. People who wander in the mist suffer from terrifying effects, and the Draytons must work together to survive the strange pandemic. Like Silent Hill, The Mist delves into the unknown that slowly creeps in, leaving you nowhere to run.
Jacob’s Ladder
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This psychological horror film centers around American combat medic Jacob Singer who suddenly wakes up in the New York City subway right after an attack on the Vietnam battlefield. Despite the strange occurrence, Jacob begins to live his normal life back in New York; however, he comes across disturbing images and begins to suffer from dissociation. On top of that, Jacob also suffers from hallucinations from his time in Vietnam, which all leads to the film’s startling conclusion. Jacob’s Ladder is a slow descent into madness, which is perfect for fans who enjoy the Silent Hill series. It’s also worth noting that this film is actually one of the many inspirations for the third game, or the series’ second film.
The Shining
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Often dubbed as one of the scariest films of all time, The Shining is a slow burn of a horror film that leaves viewers agape. The Shining is about a writer named Jack Torrance who, in an attempt to clear his writer’s block, is tasked with watching over the isolated Overlook Hotel with his family. Meanwhile, his son, Danny, is plagued by strange premonitions that only worsen once they arrive. As Jack continues to suffer from his problems, his learns more about the hotel’s dark secrets that lead to his decaying sanity. Much like Silent Hill, The Shining also delves into the paranormal and offers some disturbing creatures and imagery that’s definitely not for the fainthearted.
Late Shift
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Despite protests and warnings from her mother, rookie police officer Jessica Loren decides to take the last shift at a police station that is shutting down. While on duty, she falls asleep and awakens to a homeless man causing trouble at the station. Upon taking him to the holding center, Jessica begins to suffer from mysterious paranormal activities haunting the station. Similarly, she also begins to experience delusions and comes face-to-face with a deadly cult that shares ties with her late father. Silent Hill and Late Shift delve deep into paranormal groups and the demons that come with them, making for bone-chilling, disturbing films.
Session 9
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A group of asbestos abatement workers win a bid to clear the asbestos of an abandoned hospital. What should typically be considered an easy job soon takes a nosedive as personal tensions between each worker begin to complicate their assignment. Adding fuel to the flame, the rundown hospital also houses a sinister secret that takes advantage of everyone’s weak-willed spirits. Like with Silent Hill, Session 9 is all about unearthing the psychological trauma and coming facing your demons along the way. It’s also worth noting that Session 9 was another inspiration for Silent Hill 3.
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