[Scarlett.]

Roger Avary and Samuel Hadida of Davis Films are climbing back up "Silent Hill."

The screenwriter and producer have signed on for a sequel to their 2006 video game adaptation.

The original, based on the Konami game, centered on a woman who travels to a desolate town to seek help for her ailing daughter only to find supernatural occurrences taking place there.

Davis Films aims to shoot the movie next year after "Resident Evil 4," which it's now prepping.

TriStar released the original "Silent Hill," which earned $47 million domestically; the label has not confirmed involvement on the follow-up.

Avary, best known for his work on Quentin Tarantino scripts such as "Pulp Fiction," also is penning video game adaptation "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" for Davis Films.

The deal is one of several projects for Hadida's company. The French-based banner has come to Toronto with two projects -- Michael Bassett's "Solomon Kane" and the Terry Gilliam-helmed "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus."

"Kane," based on Robert Howard's early 20th-century pulp novels that blend fantasy and history, screened in the Cannes market in the spring, and Davis Films is hoping for new attention and offers at TIFF. The pic is set to play Wednesday in the Midnight Madness section.

"The cut is basically the same, but a lot of distributors wanted to see it with an audience, which could really affect how a film plays," Hadida said.

Despite the lesser-known cast -- James Purefoy, starring in the title role, is perhaps the best-known name -- the filmmakers believe "Kane" could sell on the brand value of the Howard creation.

"The property is the star," said Paul Berrow, who is producing with Hadida.

"Parnassus" will be released by Sony Pictures Classics following an involved postproduction process that included a stop at Cannes in May.

In addition to the "Resident Evil" franchise, Hadida counts movies such as "Good Night, and Good Luck" and "The Rules of Attraction" among his credits.
Duo make a return to 'Silent Hill'
Roger Avary, Samuel Hadida sign on for game adaptation

By Steven Zeitchik

Sept 14, 2009, 11:00 PM ET
TORONTO -- Roger Avary and Samuel Hadida of Davis Films are climbing back up "Silent Hill."

The screenwriter and producer have signed on for a sequel to their 2006 video game adaptation.

The original, based on the Konami game, centered on a woman who travels to a desolate town to seek help for her ailing daughter only to find supernatural occurrences taking place there.

Davis Films aims to shoot the movie next year after "Resident Evil 4," which it's now prepping.

TriStar released the original "Silent Hill," which earned $47 million domestically; the label has not confirmed involvement on the follow-up.

Avary, best known for his work on Quentin Tarantino scripts such as "Pulp Fiction," also is penning video game adaptation "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" for Davis Films.

The deal is one of several projects for Hadida's company. The French-based banner has come to Toronto with two projects -- Michael Bassett's "Solomon Kane" and the Terry Gilliam-helmed "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus."

"Kane," based on Robert Howard's early 20th-century pulp novels that blend fantasy and history, screened in the Cannes market in the spring, and Davis Films is hoping for new attention and offers at TIFF. The pic is set to play Wednesday in the Midnight Madness section.

"The cut is basically the same, but a lot of distributors wanted to see it with an audience, which could really affect how a film plays," Hadida said.

Despite the lesser-known cast -- James Purefoy, starring in the title role, is perhaps the best-known name -- the filmmakers believe "Kane" could sell on the brand value of the Howard creation.

"The property is the star," said Paul Berrow, who is producing with Hadida.

"Parnassus" will be released by Sony Pictures Classics following an involved postproduction process that included a stop at Cannes in May.

In addition to the "Resident Evil" franchise, Hadida counts movies such as "Good Night, and Good Luck" and "The Rules of Attraction" among his credits.


The Hollywood Reporter

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Seriously the first one wasent even that good... ah well, I often enjoy sequels more anyway!

[Scarlett.]

well, its a movie of a game seires, so lol

I hope Roger Avery doesnt screw this one up too

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Ill probely still watch it liek I said..... I wounder if this means their will be a 3rd one as well?

[Scarlett.]

Not sure, but if this is based on the 2nd game, it has the potential of being great (SH2 is one of the best horror games of all time)

If there is a third one that would be great too (if it was based on SH3)

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Never palyed the game..... might have a look at it know.... need a new game....

[Scarlett.]

The early games are the best

SH1 has **** graphics, but is as scary as hell (literally!)
SH2 has a great story, not too scary, but quite deep
SH3 is the first game set in the 2000's also the first with a female star, the story is a continuation of the 1st
SH4: The Room is an okay game, it can be VERY creepy at times though, although the second half of the gave involves revisiting all the previous levels, and you cant roam freely like in the others
SH 0rigins is a prequel and is made by a British team, the graphics arent great, and it isnt as scary
SHH is an good game, but a **** SH game, this game has great pacing and it is movie like

[DrunkerThanMoses]

KK Cheers for the info dude..... Ill try a get some money of someone...... Or jsut wait till christmas!

[Scarlett.]

[rquote=2572473&tid=147682&author=ImDrunkerThenMose s]KK Cheers for the info dude..... Ill try a get some money of someone...... Or jsut wait till christmas! [/rquote]Cool, SH1 is a PS1 game I got a copy of Amazon recently (since my old one broke) for about Ł2

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Dude 2 pounds is like 100 pounds for me

I dont mind waiting till christmas...... only 100 odd days to go!

[Scarlett.]

I think its either 100 on the dot or 99

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I jsut checked o namazon, theor like 10 pounds each, Im deff waiting till christmas now lol sorry

[Scarlett.]

Lol, must have gone up in price xD

Ohhhhh yeah

I missed one


SH: Shattered Memories is a 'reimagining' of the original game, meaning it wont follow the original faithfully, it will use a psych profiling system to give players a unique expierence, its being released this fall

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I know it sounds sad, but ifancy writing a christmas list now...... I want a few bits now.....

Wounder who will star in this film... propely unkowns!

[Scarlett.]

Sean Bean is rumoured to be back

[DrunkerThanMoses]

No offensive... cant stand him... however he was good in the hitcher!

[Tom4784]

I liked SH despite it's faults. Let's hope they do the SH2 story justice.

[Scarlett.]

same here, I hope it is SH2's story