Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises see resurgence with new games and adaptations

Resurgence of Horror Franchises

The Silent Hill and Resident Evil franchises, prominent in the horror gaming genre, are currently experiencing a period of renewed activity and success. Silent Hill has released three new games in three consecutive years, including a remake of Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill F, and Silent Hill: Townfall. This marks a significant turnaround for a series that was previously considered dormant.

Resident Evil's Strategy

Resident Evil's revitalization began with Resident Evil 7, which introduced a first-person perspective. Capcom, the developer, has adopted a strategy of alternating between remakes of classic titles, such as Resident Evil 4, and new conceptual games like Village. This approach allows for experimentation within the main series, as seen with this year's Requiem, which combined action and first-person horror elements.

Film Adaptations

Alongside game releases, Resident Evil has also seen a new film adaptation. A reboot simply titled Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, premiered recently. This film explored the zombie franchise from the perspective of a delivery driver, differing from previous adaptations that focused on established characters. The film achieved the best box office opening in the franchise's history.

Silent Hill's Parallel Trajectory

Silent Hill has followed a similar path of resurgence, albeit on a smaller scale. After the cancellation of Silent Hills in 2015, the franchise had been largely inactive. The recent string of new game releases indicates a renewed focus on the series, mirroring Resident Evil's successful strategy of bringing new content to its fanbase.