Silent Hill. Towards Horror. Games and the Theory of Fear

Horror is alluring. Fear captures, entangles, enchants.
For the most immersive experience in the world of horror, video games are the best fit. The player not only passively experiences frightening events but also actively interacts with them, dodging, resisting,... or simply heading towards the inevitable.
Silent Hill is a beloved series of survival horror games that has firmly entrenched itself in popular culture. Even people far removed from the world of video games have heard of it. But what is the reason for this popularity?
Bernard Perron layers and deconstructs the techniques and methods of this famous series, enchanting players and making their hearts race. You will learn how visual components, sounds, music, game mechanics, narrative construction, and many other elements create an unforgettable gaming experience, as well as why, despite the horror and fear experienced, players derive immense pleasure from playing Silent Hill.

“This book is not just a detailed account of one of the scariest video games in history, but also an exciting journey through the nooks and crannies of the horror genre. If you love to be scared, be sure to play Silent Hill and read Perron's book.” — Andrey Zagudaev, blogger, film critic, host of the podcast “Disgusting Men”