Silent Hill: 10 Terrifying Jump-Scares That Scarred You For Life

9. Silent Hill: Downpour - The Screamer In The Mirror

Silent Hill Mirror
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This may not be a moment that everyone experiences in the 'Mirror, Mirror' side quest, as you can avoid this particular occurence by managing to complete the challenge quickly and without multiple errors. If you did face it, however, then it'll definitely be one that's stuck with you!

In this side quest, you're tasked with matching the room around you to the image that appears in the cracked mirror. This involves some pretty mundane work like switching on the TV or flipping a picture, but if you get it wrong a few times or take too long then a Screamer that's only visible in the mirror will appear and attack you.

The appearance of this Screamer is so terrifying because the whole challenge is steeped in tension. You're waiting for something to happen in the calm but, when (if) it does, it still manages to take you by surprise.

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