Changing the gender of the protagonist experiencing the dimensions of Silent Hill doesn't really make a difference...If you play through the first game, which I highly recommend, I think you will agree. Although the film is supposed to be an option of the first Silent Hill game, Gans is changing many specific details. The reason why this is okay is because he is not changing the story, only details on which the story takes place. He understands what has been wrong with live action videogame options up until this point. (e.g. He's not changing the demons of Doom into mutated humans.) From what I've heard and know about the movie I am completely satisfied with his decisions, and I trust his appreciation for the games and desire to bring something faithful to the table. I believe that he truly knows what he's doing. I mean, come on...who would argue that putting Red Pyramid Thing in the film was a bad idea?