The Strange Photo in Silent Hill 2 Remake is a cryptic image included in a series of collectibles within the game. These Polaroid-style photos each depict puzzling clues or chilling moments connected to the unsettling world of Silent Hill.
Collecting every Strange Photo doesn’t impact the main storyline but unlocks the Pieces Unarranged achievement. If that’s what you’re looking for, here’s how to find every Strange Photo in the game.
Where To Find All Strange Photos in Silent Hill 2 Remake
Although these photos aren’t tied to any major in-game puzzle, they feel like pieces of a larger story that the player is left to piece together.
One of the interesting aspects of these photos is that they are numbered, which can mislead the player into thinking they form part of a larger puzzle.
However, their numbers indicate which photos you have found, making it easier to track them in your inventory. This means the order in which you discover the photos will not match their chronological sequence.
You can find them in a seemingly random order based on your location in the game. To locate all 26 Strange Photos in Silent Hill 2 Remake, you’ll need to explore various key locations in the game, as these photos are hidden in tricky, out-of-sight places.
South Vale (East)
South Vale is one of the first regions you explore in Silent Hill. You’ll navigate the roads and enter some of the town's more notable locations.
- "So Many People Here" – Near the entrance to Wood Side Apartments, in a corner behind a fence and near some trash bags. The photo is hidden among the garbage bags, not far from a blue barrel.
- "I’ve Been Happy" – head towards the storefront windows South of Neely Street. Smash one of the windows on The Dance Company building to uncover this hidden photo behind the display.
- “They’re Here"– Once you’re back on the streets of South Vale in the Otherworld, head to Katz Street. Break the window of the parked car in front of Lucky Jade Restaurant to retrieve this photo from the driver’s seat.
Wood Side Apartments
This building is one of the first major indoor locations.
- "Valentine’s Day" - Look near the TV on a small trolley in Room 102 of Wood Side Apartments to locate the photo.
- "Career’s Humble Beginnings" - After moving through Apartment 212, go to the balcony to access Room 210. Inside, the photo is on a taped window ledge.
Blue Creek Apartments
After crossing from Wood Side, you’ll find yourself in another apartment complex.
- “Forever Together" – After entering Blue Creek Apartments, head to the first floor and find the concrete staircase. The photo is tucked away at the bottom of the stairs, near a barrel.
- "How The Time Flies" – Once you solve the puzzle with the grandfather clock in Room 212, a side room will become accessible. Head in to find the photo on the floor beside the bed.
South Vale (West)
The western part of South Vale is another open area of the town, featuring more streets and important landmarks like Rosewater Park and Heaven’s Night.
- “So Far From Home" – As you enter Rosewater Park, take a moment to explore the area before heading towards the lake. Look for a stone bench tucked away in an alcove on the west side of the park, where the photo is sitting.
- “Made It!" – After leaving the Blue Creek Apartments, travel down Nathan Avenue. You’ll come across a garage near Jack’s Inn that requires a Garage Jack. Retrieve the jack from a nearby gas station and use it to access the garage, where you’ll find the photo in a toolbox.
- "Ready To Kill It!" – Inside Heaven’s Night, you’ll find this photo hanging on a mirror in the dressing room.
- "Church Entrance" – Following a cutscene with Maria in Moonlight Grove, backtrack towards a fountain in the southern part of the area. You’ll spot this photo sitting near the edge.
Brookhaven Hospital
It’s one of the creepier places in the game, and the strange photos reflect that.
- "Best Flavour!" – After your conversation with Eddie in the Reverie Theater, check the rows of seats behind him. The photo can be found on one of the armrests, just a few rows behind.
- "Her Drawings" – On the second floor of Brookhaven Hospital, enter the Observation Room by crawling through a vent from Room L3. You’ll find the photo on a white desk near a radio-emitting static.
- "At Least She Was There" – After collecting the 1F corridor key, head to Examination Room 1 on the first floor. You'll find the photo inside a drawer at the back of the room.
- “No One Knows" – In the Otherworld version of Brookhaven Hospital, this photo can be found inside Room C5 on the second floor (2F). Look in the bedside drawer to uncover it.
- “They Mustn't Know” – After reuniting with Maria in the Otherworld Hospital, head to the first floor’s Pool area. The photo is sitting on a bench at the back of the room.
Silent Hill Historical Society
The Silent Hill Historical Society is an important location that delves deeper into the town’s strange history. Inside, you’ll find relics and remnants from the past, along with this collectible.
- "The New Clock" – As you explore the ground floor of the Historical Society, you’ll pass by several glass cases. Smash through one of them to find this photo.
Toluca Prison
The prison is an old, decaying facility that feels oppressive and isolating. Here, you’ll explore cells, encounter strange puzzles, and witness Silent Hill's decaying past.
- "Four Months To Go" – You can open several cells after solving the weight puzzle in Toluca Prison . Enter Cell E13 to find this photo on a shelf.
- "Old Man’s Always Prepared" – After completing the scales puzzle, unlock the Eyeless Boar door and head into the Warehouse. You’ll find this photo on a desk inside the Administrative Section.
Labyrinth
The Labyrinth is a surreal, confusing, maze-like structure filled with rotating rooms and twisted hallways.
- "Whole World Ahead Of Us" – After reaching the Flooded Level in the Labyrinth, where Pyramid Head is chasing you, look for a ladder in a hexagonal room. This room is labeled VI on the map, and entering it will reveal this photo.
- "Your Best Buddy" – When solving the rotating cube puzzle, align the cube to reveal a face with scratched-out symbols. Head down the stairs from this section to discover the photo on the floor.
Toluca Lake
Toluca Lake is a major area that borders the town, and its still waters hide many secrets. Before heading to the Lakeview Hotel, you’ll spend some time here.
- "Road Trip" – Before boarding the rowboat to Lakeview Hotel, check the area behind a set of steps at the pier to find this photo.
Lakeview Hotel
One of the game’s most iconic locations, Lakeview Hotel, represents a place of memories and guilt.
- "Aftermath…" – Search the bedside drawer in Room 104 of Lakeview Hotel to locate this photo.
- "Better Leave" – Search behind the Venus Tears Bar in the basement, where you’ll find this photo on a shelf packed with bottles.
- "Still Can’t Get It Right" – Once you enter Room 302 in the Otherworld version of Lakeview Hotel, move the trolley out of the way to access the bathroom. The photo is in the sink.
- "Shape Forces The Mind" – After collecting the Scarlet Egg and Rust-Colored Egg, find this photo on a steel scaffold just before the stairs leading to the final boss.
As you collect them, you'll notice that many of the photos feature handwritten notes that evoke memories or darker thoughts about James and Mary.
Be aware that many areas may be off-limits after you leave, so collect everything before moving forward in the story.
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