The nearest mental horror revel in is in keeping with the fan-revered online game Serene Hill 2

LOS ANGELES, Would possibly 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), a next-generation leisure studio, has introduced as of late the purchase of U.S. rights for Go back to Serene Hill, the most recent installment within the movie franchise in keeping with the wildly prevalent horror online game layout from KONAMI. The announcement used to be made as of late forward of the Cannes Movie Pageant. The movie’s in depth eye results had been not too long ago finished and a month for a large theatrical drop might be introduced quickly.

Go back to Serene Hill follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a person damaged then his courting with the affection of his day, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), ends. When a undisclosed letter from her cries him again to Serene Hill, he unearths a once-recognizable the town reworked through an unknown malicious. Time James desperately searches for Mary he encounters terrifying creatures and starts to resolve the thriller of what took place to the city. However as he descends deeper into the darkness the secrets and techniques he uncovers supremacy to a scary reality, and James unearths himself suffering to book on lengthy enough quantity to save lots of his one real love. The movie is a devoted adaptation of the online game Serene Hill 2 which writer and writer KONAMI remade and effectively exempt endmost occasion to large acclaim.

The movie stars Irvine (Mamma Mia! Right here We Walk Once more, Conflict Horse) and Anderson (X-Males: Unlit Phoenix, Jigsaw). Turning back the Serene Hill universe are director Christophe Gans (Attractiveness and the Beast, Brotherhood of The Wolf) who additionally directed the primary Serene Hill movie exempt in 2006 and Akira Yamaoka, unedited composer for the sport franchise. Produced through Victor Hadida of Davis Movies (Resident Sinful and Serene Hill franchises), Molly Hassell of Hassell Separate Productions (Terminal, Braven) and David Wulf (Name Jane, The Card Counter, Inheritance).

“As we continue to build our slate of theatrical releases, we couldn’t be more thrilled to add the next release from a billion dollar, multi-platform franchise with a global box office of $156 million to date across the first two films,” stated Cineverse Leading Content material Officer Yolanda Macias.

“Silent Hill is one of the best video game franchises period and Christophe Gans did a phenomenal job capturing the atmosphere of the games once again with Return to Silent Hill,” stated Cineverse Govt Director, Acquisitions Brandon Hill. 

“I am delighted to partner with Cineverse, which has shown a genuine understanding of fanship. Return to Silent Hill is an adaptation created out of deep respect for a true masterpiece of a game, KONAMI’S iconic Silent Hill 2. I hope fans will enjoy and be fulfilled with the experience this new film has to offer,” stated director Christophe Gans.

Manufacturer Victor Hadida continues “We are impressed by Cineverse’s proven ability to handle franchise IP so authentically and with a fan-forward focus. The film is an immersive and stunning visual experience and we are thrilled that Cineverse will be bringing it to theaters for audiences across the US.

Silent Hill is one of the most recognized horror games worldwide. Game creator and publisher KONAMI released a remake of the iconic Silent Hill 2 game in October 2024, selling more than 1 million copies in the first week and surpassing 2 million copies just a few months later. The Silent Hill 2 game remake secured numerous awards, nominations and accolades including 2024 Game of the Year by The Horror Game Awards. KONAMI has also announced Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall as upcoming games in the series.

Cineverse’s upcoming releases include Legendary & Troma Entertainment’s The Toxic Avenger on August 29, 2025, a reimagining of the 1984 slasher classic Silent Night Deadly Night on December 12, 2025 and Wolf Creek: Legacy in 2026.

The deal was negotiated by Macias and Hill for Cineverse and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the producers.

International rights for Return to Silent Hill are with The Veterans who will be representing the film at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

About Cineverse Entertainment

Cineverse super-serves passionate audiences by distributing content across all windows and platforms, from theatrical to digital to physical. This most recently includes the breakout box office success Terrifier 3, and upcoming releases: The Toxic Avenger (August 29, 2025), Silent Night Deadly Night (December 12, 2025), Return to Silent Hill, and Wolf Creek: Legacy.

About Cineverse

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse’s proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit home.cineverse.com.

About Davis Films
Davis Films, based in Paris, is one of the world’s leading independent production companies and has been directly involved in the production of over forty feature films. Along with leading French distributor Metropolitan FilmExport, Davis Films was owned and managed by Samuel and Victor Hadida for many years. Following Samuel’s passing in 2018, the companies remain under ownership of the Hadida family and Victor’s management. The first Davis production was Tony Scott’s True Romance, based on a Quentin Tarantino script. Davis also teamed with Scott years later for Domino, starring Keira Knightley. Davis is also known for its successful adaptations of Japanese Manga and videogames, including Crying Freeman (also directed by Gans), the Resident Evil franchise co-produced with Constantin, and the Silent Hill franchise. Davis Film’s most recent release, The Crow, directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård debuted worldwide in 2024.

About Hassell Free Productions
Hassell Free Productions has produced and/or financed more than 20 critically acclaimed films to date, including noir crime thriller Terminal starring Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg and Mike Myers; action thriller Braven starring Jason Momoa and Stephen Lang; Jon Avnet’s Three Christs starring Richard Gere, Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins and Bradley Whitford and thriller The Trust starring Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood. The company’s recent productions include The Crow, directed by Rupert Sanders starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs; Endangered Species, an action drama set in the grasslands of Kenya starring Rebecca Romijn, Philip Winchester, and Jerry O’Connell and action thriller Rogue starring Megan Fox, both directed by MJ Bassett.

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