Silent Hill Requiem is a fan film that focuses on the events that occurred after Silent Hill 3. The story once again focuses on Heather (Played by Della Day) and her return to Silent Hill. The film is made by ZenithFilms and is directed by Gareth Morgan.

This week I was fortunate to be able to see a 'Work in progress' first look at the short film and I have to admit I was not disappointed at all. ZenithFilms have been releasing quite a few posters and details to promote this film and just from the very first poster that was released I was excited to see this film. 
This is one Silent Hill fan film that you should be extremely excited about as it is like no other and here's why:

Heather;
One thing we can all agree on is that Heather is one of the greatest protagonists to grace any of the Silent Hill games and so to see her return for even more action is a real treat.

Visuals;
Requiem is visually stunning. The entire film is dark and eerie, which is pretty much perfect for any Silent Hill film. Unlike other fan films, this one has a unique look and appearance which is evident from the posters as well. Even the camera angles are hauntingly similar to those in the game.

Easter Eggs;
One of the things that I really liked from seeing this film is the number of Easter Eggs. Right from the very beginning we are treated to a small hint at Silent Hill 4 and they don't stop there. 

Della Day;
Day is perfect as Heather. She really does pull her off perfectly. Need I say more?

Music;
Silent Hill Requiem features music that all Silent Hill fans will recognise. No original pieces here, this is one film that is Silent Hill through and through.

Surprises;
With the images and posters that had been released on line I assumed Requiem was going to be a short film about Heather and a fight with a nurse. I was totally wrong, this film contains a hell of a lot more than that. 

Fans;
The great thing about this film is that Gareth has teamed up with so many different Silent Hill fan Facebook pages and websites to help promote this film. The film has been made by fans for the fans and it really is 'One for the fans'. It is evident that a lot of love and time have gone into making this film and it really is an amazing piece of work.

Posters;
Zenith Films has released quite a number of posters for Silent Hill Requiem. The posters alone are a work of art and would look great on anyone's wall. Hopefully one day we see them outside a cinema!

Replay;
You won't be able to watch this film just once. As soon as I had seen it I had to watch it again and I have only seen a work in progress! The final cut is going to have a hell of a lot of replays.

It's not over;
The release of Silent Hill Requiem is not yet finalised however plans for a kickstarter campaign are already in the works. If Requiem does well (which I know it will) a full length film will hopefully happen too. By the end of SHR I wanted more, no, I NEEDED more, so this needs to happen!

Silent Hill Requiem is due to be released sometime early in 2014 and it is definitely one you should look out for. Requiem is a very unique film that is surely going to make any Silent Hill fan very happy indeed!
To keep up to date with Silent Hill Requiem and everything ZenithFilms check out their Facebook page HERE

"Next stop Silent Hill"

Insert Coin Clothing finally made the James Sunderland Jacket and 'Radio Repair' T-shirt available for pre-order today and the great news is that they will be despatched before December 25th so some of you will be sporting your new clothing on Christmas Day!

The Sunderland Jacket is priced at £60/$84 and is available in sizes Small to Extra Large. It features all of the famous patches on James Sunderland's original jacket, button and zip up closing and four pockets "perfect for spare torch batteries or a portable radio!" 

Although the jacket only went live today it has already sold out of sizes; Small, Medium and Large!
For those of you who didn't grab one in time, do not worry as Insert Coin Clothing have already announced it will be back later in 2014. 

Along with the Jacket's release came the 'Radio Repair' t-shirt. The Radio Repair design is printed on a deep red t-shirt with the words "Silent Hill Radio Repair. No more static, no more worries". It is available in sizes Small right up to triple extra large. The t-shirt is priced at £22/$36 and is included in their 3 for 2 promotion! 

So you could also grab their Lakeview Hotel and the Silent Hill Historical Society t-shirt and get one free!

Look out for Silent Hill Paradise's forth coming full range review!

The box art work for Gecco's Heather and Robbie have finally been revealed and I have to admit they are pretty impressive!

I really like the box design for Heather, its creepy and eye catching.  I think the design is perfect for the figure and I cannot wait to see it in the flesh!
Heather will be released this month (December 2013) in Japan and hopefully later next year for everywhere else.

The design for the Robbie box art coincides with each figure. With Robbie being available in a total of 3 variants, the boxes appear to sync with each design. A clean design for the Souvenir edition figure (No blood stains on him at all) which is limited to 300 pieces!
The darker more worn design is for the general Robbie figure and finally the extremely worn and bloody design is for the exclusive Blue Robbie.

Robbie will be available in Japan next February (2014). You can pre-order both figures from various websites now!

A big thanks to Silent Hill Memories for these images.

As we all know Christmas is fast approaching! It's that time of year where you have to get something for pretty much everyone and lets be honest, its not exactly easy!

So to help you out this year I've come up with the perfect Christmas Gift Guide to ensure that awesome Silent Hill fan in your life gets exactly what they want and to make it a little bit easier I have included links directly to the gifts in question. So its as simple as click, checkout, chill! 

I have selected a large number of links from around the world so there is something for everyone no matter where you are!

Luckily this year SIlent Hill fans were treated to quite a lot of Silent Hill merchandise. For those fans who like to look good, why not treat them to a Silent Hill cap, T-shirt or wristband? 

Insert Coin Clothing currently have two different Silent Hill T-shirts available. The first being the Silent Hill Historical Society T shirt and the Lakeview Hotel T shirt. Both T-shirts are available in sizes Small to 3 X Extra Large. Or why not check out the Lakeside Amusement Park T-shirt available from Game Legends, this T-shirt is available in sizes Small to Extra Large.

For the fans who like to sport some awesome headgear, why not give them a Silent Hill Military Hat featuring the one and only Pyramid head or the brilliant Robbie the Rabbit cap. And if that's not enough a matching Lakeside Amusement Park cap (to go with the T-shirt) is also available.

The perfect stocking filler would also be the Lakeside Amusement Park wristband, also available from Game Legends.

If none of the above are making you want to spend your cash then maybe a Robbie plush will change your mind? There is nothing like a blood stained Rabbit to show its Christmas! And this year Gaya Entertainment released quite possibly one of the most amazing Silent Hill items ever! The Robbie the Rabbit plush is available from Game Legends, Amazon and various other stores. He stands at 37cm tall and is so darn cute! This one is pretty much a WIN all in its self.

Also available from Game Legends is the Halo of the sun Keyring, another great stocking filler!

If you're wanting to spend a bit more on your presents this year for that REALLY special Silent Hill fan, you could always grab them a Silent Hill Gecco figure. 

Currently there are a total of 4 figures available (with the 5th becoming available in Japan this month). The first being the Red Pyramid Thing figure with a Lying Figure or the Bubble Head Nurse figure. Both of these figures are more available than the Red Bubble Head nurse or the Red Pyramid Thing figure with a Mannequin in his hands. These latter figures were available at San Diego Comic Con this year are limited to 1500 pieces, so will be a bit more pricey. Do not fear though as you can still get them from Amazon, Ebay or any other sites that just happen to still have them in stock. 

If you're like me, you might really enjoy hand made gifts. There is something about a gift that has either been made by someone close to you or just someone that really adds something extra! So for those of you who love to give a more personal gift why not check out the custom Silent Hill 4 Saint Medallion. This medallion is beautifully made and a real must for any Silent Hill fan. I ended up buying one myself. This Medallion is actually made by the awesome lady that runs Alchemilla Hospital

Another beautifully made item is the 'A Tale of Birds Without a Voice' Silent Hill inspired Art book. It features a total of 16 illustrations showcasing characters and locations in SIlent Hill. The book is created by Elisa Fortes, who I know is a HUGE Silent Hill fan so you're really getting an awesome piece of Silent Hill memorabilia. The great thing about this book is that you can purchase it in a Hardback copy or a Digital copy. I have asked for this for Christmas so if I don't get it ill be very upset. :P

Your Silent Hill fan may really love a Silent Hill Facebook fan page, so why not get them a Silent Nerd T-shirt or a Silent Haven T-shirt?

As it gets closer to Christmas you'll be wanting to get all of those presents done and dusted as quickly as possible and what is quicker than a Dvd/Blu Ray or Game? Silent Hill Revelation was released on Dvd, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray this year and so why not grab a copy? You can purchase Silent Hill Revelation from a large number of Stores including Amazon, Ebay, Hmv and more, plus with it already being out for quite a while you might be able to get it at a steal.

If you'd rather keep the person you're giving a gift to keep them quiet for a while so you can enjoy your own presents, go for a Silent Hill Game. It's a great gift and contains hours (if not days/weeks/months) of playing. You can choose from a total of ten Silent Hill games (including Book of Memories for the Vita) although the older games will most likely be found on sites such as Ebay. 

Finally for those who don't have the time to get a gift or don't quite have enough funds, why not give the gift of a pre-order? A Silent Hill 3 Heather figure will be available this month in Japan and hopefully available some time next year everywhere else. Along with this in February a Robbie the Rabbit figure will also be available and if you pre-order it now from AmiAmi you get a free tin of Robbie Tea! Both figures are made once again by Gecco. You could always pre-order one and then pay once available, that way the person you intend to give it to will receive an amazing gift without paying a penny. 

Hopefully this has helped you make up your mind on what to get the Silent Hill fan in your life. If it hasn't or you can't really afford anything FEAR NOT! As You can win some of the things featured in this article directly from Silent Hill Paradise, just click HERE to enter.

Silent Hill Historical Society is also giving away a Silent Hill play novel and guide.

Alchemilla Hospital is giving away a copy of Silent Hill 3 for Pc and a guide.

Silent Haven is giving away all 4 issues of Silent Hill Past Life.