Tom Cruise will be directing the next big-screen adaptation of the iconic horror video game series Silent Hill, an unexpected casting decision that has the internet buzzing. This adaptation, which combines the eerie setting of Silent Hill with Cruise’s intense, high-stakes acting style, is helmed by James Wan, the director of Saw and The Conjuring, and promises a unique psychological horror experience.

Tom Cruise will play James Sunderland, a man drawn back to the eerie town of Silent Hill by a mysterious letter from his deceased wife, Mary. With Wan’s expertise in atmospheric tension and Cruise’s dedication to physical and emotional performances, the production is reportedly aiming to blend psychological horror with gripping suspense. “Tom has shown an incredible passion for this project,” Wan shared in an early interview. “He’s ready to bring something unique to the horror genre and capture the psychological complexity that makes Silent Hill so iconic.”

Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has crafted a script that draws heavily from the original game’s story while adding unexpected twists and intense emotional arcs to fit the film format. The script reportedly includes the dark, oppressive atmosphere that Silent Hill fans love, with details like the iconic fog, disturbing creatures, and haunting locations of the haunted town.