Movies based on video games have never been a widely-respected genre. From 'Super Mario Brothers' and 'Street Fighter' to 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Resident Evil,' I have found myself consistently appalled by the entire bunch. Then, several weeks ago, I caught a trailer for "Silent Hill". It looked dark and atmospheric, with maybe even a chance of capturing the creepy, utterly disturbing mood that made the games so nail-bitingly tense. Unfortunately, this is another spectacular case of great marketing attempting to cover up the shortcomings of a lackluster product.
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