You all know the story of Alessa Gillespie.
An innocent little girl branded as a witch by her community because she was an illegitimate child. Taken from her mother by a group of religious fanatics, she was burned alive to "purify" her. Alessa's mother went to get help, but was too late. by the time help came, Alessa was badly burned. Lying half dead in a hospital bed, the hatred Alessa felt for those who hurt her turned the once peacefull town of Silent Hill into a living hell.
What was left of Alessa's goodness was turned into a child and taken away from Silent Hill.
Now, what you do not know is that there was a second child. Another little girl who was part of Alessa. She was also taken to safety away from the town.
as the girl grew up, she was forever tormented by dreams of a place called Silent Hill. at age 16, the girl left her home in New Jersey and traveled to West Virginia to once and for all discover the origin of her dreams. but the girl never came home. police went to Silent Hill to search for her but found nothing. it was assumed that she had fallen into a mine shaft the led to the still burning coal fires under the town. the girl was pronounced dead. the girls entire hometown believed it and a funeral was held for her.
but some people new diffarent. they knew she was not dead. now, three years after the girl left, her four best friends journey to Silent Hill to find her and bring her home.