The film follows Rose Da Silva (played by Radha Mitchell), a desperate mother searching for answers about her adopted daughter Sharon’s (played by Jodelle Ferland) mysterious sleepwalking episodes and nightmares about the eerie town of Silent Hill.
After Sharon’s sleepwalking becomes increasingly dangerous, Rose decides to take her to Silent Hill, despite her husband Christopher’s (played by Sean Bean) objections. Along the way, they are pursued by a persistent police officer, Cybil Bennett (played by Laurie Holden).
Upon arriving in Silent Hill, Rose and Sharon are separated when a mysterious darkness envelops the town, causing it to transform into a nightmarish realm inhabited by grotesque creatures and haunted by the ghosts of its tormented past.
As Rose searches for Sharon, she encounters various strange and terrifying inhabitants of Silent Hill, including the cult-like religious zealots known as the Brethren and the monstrous creatures known as the Nurses.
Meanwhile, Christopher and Cybil arrive in Silent Hill in search of Rose and Sharon, but they soon become ensnared in the town’s dark secrets and are forced to confront their own demons.
In a series of twisted and surreal sequences, Rose delves deeper into the mysteries of Silent Hill, uncovering the truth about its tragic history and her connection to the town’s dark past.
In a climactic revelation, Rose discovers that Sharon is actually the reincarnation of Alessa Gillespie, a young girl who was burned alive as a sacrifice by the townspeople years ago. Alessa seeks revenge on the town for their atrocities, and Sharon/Rose plays a crucial role in her plan for vengeance.
In the end, Rose confronts the demonic entity responsible for the town’s curse, known as the Dark Alessa, and sacrifices herself to save Sharon and break the cycle of violence and suffering in Silent Hill.
The film concludes with Christopher and Sharon driving away from Silent Hill, while Rose remains trapped in the otherworldly realm, forever haunting the town as a vengeful spirit.
Overall, “Silent Hill” is a visually stunning and atmospheric horror film that captures the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the popular video game series on which it is based. It’s a chilling and suspenseful journey into darkness, filled with haunting imagery, disturbing creatures, and psychological terror.