10 Biggest Scares From The Silent Hill Franchise

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The franchise has been scaring horror fans since the first game's release in February 1999, with the game being regarded as a benchmark for psychological horror. Taking place in the horror-filled town of Silent Hill, each game blends grotesque monsters, an eerie atmosphere, and twisted storylines to have a lingering effect on the player once they have stepped away from the screen. Whether it's the oppressive fog that cloaks the town, or the otherworldy sound design, the series sets a gold standard for horror, spooking different generations of fans.

knows how to provoke fear in several different ways, from quick, jarring jump-scares, to the relentless pursuit of Pyramid Head. Below are 10 of the most memorable scares from the franchise — those moments that made players jump from their seats, scream loudly, or left a lasting impression that will still haunt players to this day. From the original game, to the modern remake of , these are the ten biggest scares from the franchise.

One of the most memorable scares in the franchise comes from the original game from 1999. During Harry Mason's exploration of the sinister Midwich Elementary School. As the player wanders through the dimly lit, eerie hallways,unsettling sounds build a rising sense of dread. The player stumbles upon a series of lockers, and investigates a series of strange sounds. Expecting the worst, the player will open the locker door, only to be jump-scared by a harmless cat jumping out.

After the cat has fled, the player hears the cat cry. As the player exits the room, they are confronted by a monster, either a Grey Child or a Mumbler, leading the player to assume that the cat was killed by the creature. What makes this scare so effective, is its combination of misdirection and suggestion. A harmless cat can make the player jump, while only serving as bait for something far more sinister.

The whisper in room 209 is a subtle yet unsettling moment in. As James Sunderland explores the Blue Creek Apartments,