Director Christophe Gans, known for his work on the Silent Hill movie, is returning to the franchise with “Return to Silent Hill,” a brand-new film adaptation of Silent Hill 2. Variety provides our first glimpse into the project.

Take a look at the initial preview featuring Pyramid Head’s return above!

The film follows James (played by Jeremy Irvine), a man shattered by the separation from his beloved (portrayed by Hannah Emily Anderson). When a cryptic letter beckons him back to Silent Hill in pursuit of her, he discovers a town once familiar now engulfed by an enigmatic malevolence.

As James delves deeper into the abyss, he encounters horrifying entities, both familiar and novel, grappling with his own sanity as he strives to unravel reality and rescue his lost love.

Director Gans describes “Return to Silent Hill” as a mythological love saga, where an individual’s profound devotion compels them to venture into hell to save someone dear. He expresses his delight in having Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson guide audiences through this psychological horror realm, promising a narrative that will captivate and astonish Silent Hill fans.

Producer Victor Hadida emphasizes the collaboration between the film and Konami, the video game’s creator, to revitalize the franchise for contemporary theatrical audiences. He assures fans that while iconic monsters will make an appearance, they can also anticipate fresh designs that will invigorate the series for years to come.

Gans co-wrote the screenplay with Sandra Vo-Anh and William Josef Schneider.

Victor Hadida, under his Davis Films banner, will produce alongside Molly Hassell and David Wulf of Hassell Free Productions. This marks the third official live-action installment in the Silent Hill franchise, following Gans’ 2006 film “Silent Hill” and its 2012 sequel “Silent Hill: Revelation,” directed by M.J. Bassett.