Silent Hill 2 has finally gotten a remake after 23 years, but the PS2 original remains an elusive thing, best experienced on original hardware and CRT displays. Virginia Commonwealth University student Niko Wilkins, meanwhile, has created an even more ephemeral version of the classic psychological horror story: "Our Special Place," a non-profit stage adaptation that unsettled audiences for a three-night limited run in September.
"The goal of the show was to create an immersive experience for the audience and put them into the mind of our protagonist, James Sunderland," Wilkins explained over email. "For years, I've been coming up with ideas on how to make a truly frightening theatrical experience, but couldn’t find the right story to fit all these ideas into. Then I played Silent Hill 2, and I fell in love immediately."
