One cosplayer hadSilent Hill 2fans seeing double, as their Maria cosplay had fans swearing they were looking at theSilent Hill 2character’s twin. Maria is one of the most iconic characters fromSilent Hill 2, outside of player character James Sunderland andSilent Hillfranchise mascot Pyramid Head, and central to the story. Maria’s outfit from the survival horror classic is often a cosplay favorite and has been striking since the game’s 2001 release.
Cosplayerpurple_toast_cosplayposted to Reddit a photo of their Maria cosplay that gotSilent Hillfans talking.It’s an exact recreation of Maria’s outfit from the originalSilent Hill 2game, down to the pink highlights in her blonde hair.
According toPolygon, Maria’s outfit in the original game was inspired by Christina Aguilera’s 1999 Teen Choice Awards outfits and helped root the game in the period it was released. Comments in the thread praised the accuracy of purple_toast_cosplay’s outfit and the work it must’ve taken to make it.
Attention To Detail Highlights Maria’s Role In Silent Hill 2
Fans Praised The Accuracy Of The Cosplay
Commentators in the Reddit thread asked purple_toast_cosplay how they nailed the details of Maria’s looks, like the blonde wig and pink highlights. The cosplayer explained how they cut a blonde wig down to match Maria’s haircut and dyed it with a pink ombre effect.This attention to detail of Maria’s original look highlights the reverence many fans have for her original look, which was controversially changed for the2024Silent Hill 2remake.
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One fan remarked this cosplay was a perfect depiction of Maria’s line in the game, “See James, I’m real.” Maria is meant to look exactly like James' recently deceased wife Mary who has drawn James to the strange town of Silent Hill.Maria’s original look creates a more sexualized version of Mary that represents the repressed desires of James that are manifesting in Silent Hill.Maria’s outfit in theSilent Hill 2remakewas changed to a black dress, similar boots, and a pink jacket with a belt. This still gets across the themes of her character inSilent Hill 2but isn’t as striking according to some.
Our Take: Maria’s Look Continues To Turn Heads
The Original Outfit Is A Big Part Of Pop Culture
TheSilent Hill 2remake has reignited discussion around how Maria’s look is an extension of the character. However, the new look for Maria didn’t impact the game negatively, asScreen Rant gaveSilent Hill 2an 8/10, praising the way it demands your attention even if you know the original inside and out. Yet,it’s Maria’s original look cosplayers continue to create. It’s a striking look that made an impact back in 2001 and is still being felt today. Maria is an important part of whySilent Hill 2is the standout game of the franchise, and this cosplay shows that fans are still fixated on Maria all these years later.
