Fans of the Silent Hill franchise have reason to be excited as production for the latest installment of the horror film series is set to begin in April. Titled “Return to Silent Hill”, the film will be directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the first Silent Hill feature. Gans has revealed that the movie will be a mythological love story, centered around a man named James who returns to the eerie town of Silent Hill in search of his lost love.

Starring in the lead role of James is Jeremy Irvine, known for his work in “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” and “War Horse”. Joining him is Hannah Emily Anderson, who previously appeared in “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” and “Jigsaw”. According to Gans, the duo’s talents will take audiences on a journey into a psychological horror world that will satisfy and surprise fans of the franchise.

Here are some of the key details we know about “Return to Silent Hill”:

Based on the popular video game series: The film is based on “Silent Hill 2”, which is widely regarded as one of the best entries in the series. The game follows James Sunderland, who receives a letter from his deceased wife and travels to the town of Silent Hill to find her. The movie will feature a new storyline, but is expected to stay true to the spirit of the game.

New monster designs: In addition to featuring the iconic monsters that fans know and love, “Return to Silent Hill” will also introduce new monster designs. According to producer Victor Hadida, the team has been working closely with KONAMI to update the video game and create a version of Silent Hill that will appeal to modern audiences.

Production details: Production for the film is set to begin in April in Germany and Eastern Europe. The Veterans are handling international sales, while CAA Media Financing is repping domestic rights.

With a talented cast, an experienced director, and a popular video game series as its source material, “Return to Silent Hill” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year. Fans of the franchise will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on its development as the release date approaches.