8 Creepy Silent Hill 2 Remake Monsters and the Representations Behind Them

Silent Hill 2 Monsters Remake – Of course, gamers will call Silent Hill a game full of terrible and absurd monsters, so it’s no surprise that this series is considered scary by many horror game fans.

And with the presence of Silent Hill 2 Remake, discussions about this series are starting to emerge again. Moreover, fans can witness the figure of Pyramid Head which is even more terrifying and capable of spreading terror at any time.

Apart from Pyramid Head, there are actually many Silent Hill 2 Remake monsters that are no less scary, especially if accompanied by a representative explanation or philosophy behind them. So, this article will focus on explaining the monsters in Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Silent Hill 2 Monsters Remake

Below is a list of Silent Hill 2 Remake monsters, complete with explanations:

1. Pyramid Head

Of course, we open this list from the icon himself, Pyramid Head. He is much more humanoid than all the monsters in this game. Comes with a stature like a person Butcher or butcher, but with a large triangular iron head.

Pyramid Head is a manifestation of James Sunderland’s guilt and desire to be punished. Present to create and help James remember his past actions. This monster uses large knives and spears as tools to torture James’ mind.

2. Lying Figure

Next is the Lying Figure, the first monster James encounters in Silent Hill. This monster is a manifestation of his wife in pain and is also a picture of his inner suffering, looking like a hospital patient writhing in pain.

Masahiro Ito, as Creature Designer, admitted that Lying Figure was inspired by BDSM Fashion. Then combined with the atmosphere of the figures in the paintings of Francis Bacon, an artist who was famous for painting horrific objects consisting of pieces of human bodies.

And for the Lying Figure movement itself, Ito admitted that he was inspired by his colleague who at that time was wearing a hoodie with both hands in his pockets. According to him, the view was very cool.

3. Mannequin

The next monster that is no less strange in Silent Hill 2 Remake is the Mannequin. This monster has a design where it doesn’t have a head, only a combination of legs. And he likes to hide in the corner of the room to hang outjump scares player.

Hiroyuki Owaku and Takayoshi Sato, as the original developers of Silent Hill, took inspiration from Sigmund Freud’s psychological theory which states that sexual needs have strong roots embedded in the subconscious where they can control a person’s actions, thoughts and development.

That’s why this monster was created as a representation of James’ sexual needs. And there is a scene where James witnesses a Pyramid Head ‘killing’ a Mannequin. Even though it was not a sexual act, there was an erotic element that touched James’ subconscious.

4. Bubble Head Nurse

The next monster is Bubble Head Nurse, who is often mistaken for James’ sexual desires. In fact, this monster’s representation is very different from what was expected even though its appearance is indeed erotic.

Nurse’s baby face is a representation of James and Mary’s desire to have children. The shortness of breath experienced by Nurse is a reflection of James’ subconscious memory of suffocating Mary with a pillow. And the red box covering Nurse’s mouth is a depiction of Mary’s anger and verbal abuse towards James.

5. Flesh Lips

It’s Flesh Lip, the Silent Hill 2 monster who finally has a mouth. But it really only has a mouth and a pair of legs. Appears as a creature that appears to be trapped in bars and was first discovered in the hospital.

This creature represents James’ memories of Mary lying in a hospital bed. The bars are reminiscent of a bed frame and the flesh is reminiscent of scarred skin similar to Mary’s illness. And the mouth at the bottom is an illustration verbal abuse-Mary’s affection for James during his illness.

6. Father’s Abstract

Next there is Abstract Daddy who appeared for the first time as a Boss Fight in Labyrinth. Present in two figures united in an intimate position and trapped in this position by the flesh or skin covering their bodies.

This monster is the embodiment of the sexual violence experienced by Angela from her father and brother. And for James, this monster is a representation of Mary lying sick.

7. Mandarin

Next there is Mandarin. Actually there is no official name for this monster, some call it “Underhanger” and others call it “Mandarin” because the type of cloth covering its body seems to come from China.

According to the “Book of Lost Memories”, Mandarin symbolizes feelings of unbearable sadness and helplessness. For this reason, these monsters are not allowed to stand on the ground. The novelization also states that they stem from a desire to “escape.”

In James’ case, this monster is a symbol of his “hanging” sanity. If James loses his remaining sanity and will to live, he will also fall into darkness (death) and never return. Just like this monster.

8. Mary

The last and closing part of this list is of course the Boss herself, Mary. Who can become this monster depends on end Silent Hill 2 Remake which you choose. Boss Mary himself described the conflict between James’ love and hatred for his wife. He felt that Mary was a burden but he still loved her very much and took care of her until she was healthy.

Further interpretations can also differ depending on who turns into the boss; Mary or Mary. If Maria is the boss of Mary, of course it is a symbol of anger towards James who rejected her.

If Mary’s boss is Mary herself, then this boss can be interpreted as being indecisive and confused about her feelings between wanting and not wanting to die and also attacking James harshly.

And in James’ own case, James also became confused and uncertain about his feelings, such as whether he still loved Mary? How appropriate was he to behave towards Mary while his wife was sick? Can James live without Mary? Add to that James killing Mary with a pillow, leading to more philosophical questions and more confusion.

So, that’s the explanation of the entire Silent Hill 2 Remake Monster along with the interpretation behind it. What do you think, bro?

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