SILENT HILL CREATURE COMMENTARY

A look at the many creatures that suggest important elements of the 
otherworld

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Air screamer (Bird)

area:  Housing district, business district  

character:  Flying creature that moves in groups of five  

metaphor:  "Air screamer."  An image that comes from an illustration in 
one of Alessa's favorite books, The Lost World by Conan Doyle. 

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Night flutter (Bird of the business district)

area:  Business district, resort 

character:  Appears in the business district's otherworld.  It is 
sensitive to light  

metaphor:  "Creature that flutters in darkness."  The influence of 
the shift that the world undergoes is strong; its head is completely 
covered in worms.

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Mumbler (Humanoid monster/Hook-clawed monster)

area:  School, sewers 

character:  Although its movements are slow, it has a powerful claw 
attack  

metaphor:  "Mumbler."  The image of small menacing animals and small 
demons from fairy tales.

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Larval stalker (Small humanoid shadow)

area:  School, amusement park 

character:  Completely non-aggressive  

metaphor:  "Larval stalker."  Its laughter evokes memories of being 
teased at school.  

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Groaner (Dog)

area:  Housing district, business district   

character:  Appears widely outdoors.  It is sensitive to sound and will
react to a gunshot  

metaphor:  "Groaner."  The image of large dogs, which Alessa has a strong 
dislike of, is the basis for this creature.

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Wormhead (Dog of the business district)

area:  Business district, resort 

character:  A more powerful dog-type creature  

metaphor:  "Wormhead."  The effect of the shift to the otherworld is 
strong; its head is completely covered in worms.

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Puppet nurse (Parasitized nurse)

area:  Hospital, nowhere 

character:  Its speed and physical strength differ depending on its dress
and hair style 

metaphor:  "Puppet nurse."  A nurse that has been parasitized by something.
This parasitized body is the same as Cybil's after she becomes possessed.

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Parasitized doctor that appears only in the first game

Although the female nurse-type creatures have become typical of the 
series, there was also a doctor-type "puppet doctor" that appeared only 
in the first game.

IMAGE:  Harry aims his gun at one of the puppet doctors
In respect to the otherworld, the creature does not appear in the later 
works of the series.

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Romper (Jumping creature/Jack)

area:  Business district, resort 

character:  Powerful monster that attacks with a body blow and pins down 
its victim  

metaphor:  "Jumper."  Manifestation of Alessa's fear of adults.

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Creeper (Insect/Cockroach)

area:  School, hospital, sewers

character:  A giant insect that moves with great speed and reacts strongly 
to light   

metaphor:  "Creeper."  The manifested image of Alessa's dislike of insects.

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Split head (Long-bodied monster/Lizard)

area:  School 

character:  Although its movements are slow, its attack is powerful.  Its
weak point is the inside of its mouth

metaphor:  "Split head."  The incarnation and transfiguration of a great 
lizard that appears in a fairy tale from the elementary school.

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Twinfeeler (Green caterpillar/Giant green caterpillar)

area:  Shopping mall 

character:  Lurks underground, utilizes a ramming attack as well as a
poison gas attack

metaphor:  "Twinfeeler."  The manifested image of an insect specimen from 
Alessa's room.

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Floatstinger (Moth/Giant moth)

area:  Business district 

character:  Mature form of the twinfeeler.  Attacks with poison gas and
the poisonous stinger on its tail    

metaphor:  "Floatstinger."  The image of an insect specimen that was used
to decorate Alessa's room.  

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Bloodsucker (Tentacle monster)

area:  Hospital 

character:  Tentacle creature that has no effective attacks  

metaphor:  "Bloodsucker."  The embodiment of a strong aversion to worms and 
snakes and the like. 

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Hanged scratcher (Long-limbed monster)

area:  Sewers 

character:  Its hook-like claws are its weapons.  It also hangs from ceilings  

metaphor:  "Hanged scratcher."  The manifestation of an image that is a 
composite of insect specimens. 

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Incubus (Demon/Incubus)

area: Unknown realm

character:  Hangs in the air and attacks intermittently with a thunderstrike

metaphor:  "Dream demon."  Incarnation of the mental image of God that Dahlia 
had.

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Fusing with God, Alessa awakens.

In the case of the bad ending, Alessa/incubator appears instead of incubus.
Alessa's mental image is projected.

IMAGE:  a bright light emanates from Alessa's body
The name "incubator" signifies "incubator for a premature baby."




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