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- The lead actress of Silent Hill f reveals that she became so immersed in the role, she felt her sanity ‘slipping away.’
- This new entry will be the most disturbing in the series.
- Konami has advised players to take a break or refer to their loved ones should they feel overwhelmed while playing the title.
These are exciting times to be a fan of the horror genre, especially with the revitalisation of the Silent Hill franchise. Konami’s next entry, Silent Hill f, is looking to be their most ambitious one and will bring a fresh new Japanese setting for the series.
While we’re already familiar with the severe, dark, and gritty tone of this new entry, lead actress Hinako Shimizu has discussed her take on the role and how it has affected her so far.
According to Kato Konatsu, she had been so lost in the world of Silent Hill f that she could sometimes feel her sanity ‘slipping away.’
Why it matters: A cast member being this affected by their role highlights just how distinct Silent Hill will be, especially with its sensitive themes and extremely gruesome content.
The official Silent Hill X account posted the actress’s message, which translates to:
I’ve been living as Hinako in the world of Silent Hill for a long time now. On some days, I almost felt my own sanity slipping, but it was worth it to be able to contribute to this game.
Silent Hill f is already facing some controversies due to its subject matter, which involves bullying, gender discrimination, and child abuse. Set in the rural area of 1960s Japan, the devs felt that it was necessary to portray these themes.
Due to such themes, the game also faced rating issues in Australia and is the first title in the franchise to receive an 18+ rating in Japan. ESRB ratings suggest dismemberment, people burning alive, getting impaled, or entire faces getting ripped off.
Even Konami has advised players to take a break or speak with their loved ones if they feel overwhelmed while playing the game.
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