The History of Silent Hill

By Samantha Morris

A detailed history of Silent Hill, its development, stories, characters, and enduring influence on horror gaming.

When the first Silent Hill game was released in 1999, horror gaming changed forever. These games became more than just shooting monsters and instead delved into your deepest fears. In the years since its release, Silent Hill has become incredibly popular among horror gamers with fans delving into theories surrounding the characters, creating stunning artwork and even cosplays. This is the history of one of the scariest horror franchises ever released, delving into its development, plots, characters, theories and meanings, even including interviews from original cast members. Grab your radios and your iron pipes...we're about to wander into the foggy streets of Silent Hill.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399072498
• ISBN13: 9781399072496
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: White Owl
• Length: 216 Pages