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The Air Screamer (also known as Avian Monster (Type A)) is a flying enemy appearing in Silent Hill and Silent Hill: Book of Memories.[1]

The Air Screamer is the second enemy that Harry Mason comes into contact with, as one bursts through the cafe window soon after he observes the radio. It is seen before it is actually encountered, flapping past Cafe 5to2's window. The Night Flutter is its Otherworld variant.

Appearance[]

Its appearance is similar to that of a pteranodon but with the usual characteristics of the series' manifestations: its legs and torso are entirely covered by pale leathery skin and are vaguely humanoid but its elonged head shows two glassy eyes like those of a fish. The creature stands roughly half the height of a human giving it a quite impressive wingspan.

In Silent Hill: Book of Memories, the Air Screamer's head has two sideways jaws rather than resembling to a pteranodon. It has three talon-like toes on each foot.

Character[]

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Harry shoots at an Air Screamer.

Its name is derived from the high-pitched screeching noises it makes when attacking or attacked. Air Screamers' main danger lies in their mobility: they attack by biting at Harry and slashing at him with their talons.

They're fairly agile creatures and landing a blow with a melee weapon is very difficult. As such, firearms are suggested for shooting them out of the air. To conserve ammo, it's recommended to flee from these creatures whenever possible. Listen for flapping wings and/or squawking sounds warning of their approach. If damaged, they may fly away, although they may also circle back and attack Harry from a different angle. To evade their talons, it's a pretty effective method to alter the direction of Harry's course left or right just before they strike and continue running in a zigzag pattern.

Symbolism[]

The Air Screamer is a manifestation of an illustration in one of Alessa Gillespie's favorite books, The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which presumably depicted a Pteranodon; but the creature also has the torso and legs of a human.

As well, a latter speculation could also suggest the Pteranodon-like beast can serve a second purpose: its elongated legs (the ancient reptiles were not believed to be as long) and reddish hue is associable to demons, dark icons of many religions who reside in Hell. Their demon-like physique and behavior can be representative of what Silent Hill is: a very hellish town.

Paint It Black[]

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An Air Screamer in Paint It Black.

Screamers are seen flying over Ike Isaacs once he arrives in Silent Hill.

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals - Silent Hill[]

The Air Screamers appear as a trap enemy in the crossover expansion pack Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals - Silent Hill.[2]

Trivia[]

  • There is a scene in Stephen King's The Mist where a similar creature attacks the protagonists in a grocery store, similar to how the Air Screamer attacks Harry Mason inside Cafe 5to2.
  • It is possible to encounter a large flock of Air Screamers on the bridge that leads to Central Silent Hill.
  • The Air Screamer that breaks inside Cafe5to2 is the only non-boss monster in the first Silent Hill that must be killed in order to proceed the game. Attempting to leave the cafe without killing the creature will result in Harry being unable to leave, saying "I've got to beat that monster!". This is an introduction for the use of weapons.

References[]

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Silent Hill[]

Silent Hill: Play Novel[]

Silent Hill: Book of Memories[]

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals - Silent Hill[]

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Characters
Major Characters
Harry Mason - Cheryl Mason - Alessa Gillespie - Dahlia Gillespie - Lisa Garland - Cybil Bennett - Michael Kaufmann
Other Characters
Jodie Mason - Heather Mason - K. Gordon - Greys - Norman Young
Monsters
Air Screamer - Bloodsucker - Creeper - Floatstinger - Grey Child - Groaner - Hanged Scratcher - Incubator - Incubus - Larval Stalker - Mumbler - Night Flutter - Parasite - Monster Cybil - Puppet Doctor - Puppet Nurse - Romper - Split Head - Stalker - Twinfeeler - Wormhead
Weapons
Chainsaw - Handgun - Hyper Blaster - Katana - Knife - Pipe - Rifle - Rock Drill - Shotgun - Hammer - Axe
Locations
Old Silent Hill (Balkan Church - Cafe 5to2 - Dog House - Hell Gas Station - Levin Street - Midwich Elementary School - Orridge Bridge Control Room - Queen Burger) - Central Silent Hill (Alchemilla Hospital - Gillespie House - Green Lion Antiques - Silent Hill Police Station - Silent Hill Town Center) - Sewers - Resort Area (Annie's Bar - Boat - Indian Runner - Lighthouse - Norman's Motel) - Lakeside Amusement Park - Nowhere - Toluca Lake
Terms
Flashlight - Fog World - God - Map - Metatron - Monster - Otherworld - Paradise - PTV - Radio - Real World - Siren - The Order - Manifestation - Seal of Metatron - UFO Ending
Archives
Items - Keys - Memos - Puzzles - Soundtrack - Secrets and Unlockables
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Characters
Major Characters
Ashley Baker - Derek Copeland - Graham Reynolds - Howard Blackwood - Jack Merrick - Katie Collins - Matthew Collins - Protagonist - Lorelai Reynolds - Shannon - Trent Baker
Other Characters
Alex Shepherd - Cybil Bennett - Emma - Harry Mason - Heather Mason - James Sunderland - Jason - Joshua Shepherd - Lisa Garland - Mary Shepherd-Sunderland - Mira - Murphy Pendleton - Travis Grady - Walter Sullivan
Monsters
Air Screamer - Blood Baby - Blood Guardian - Blood Mama - Bogeyman - Bubble Head Nurse - Butcher - Double Head - Earth Guardian - Fire Guardian - Flesh Lip - Ghost - Grey Child - Insane Cancer - Light Guardian - Needler - Mother - Pyramid Head - Raw Shock - Tremer - Schism - Steel Guardian - Swarm - Valtiel - Water Guardian - Wood Guardian - Wood Sapling
Weapons
A. Y. Guitar - Assault Rifle - Baseball Bat - Bare Hands - Beam Saber - Bogeyman's Hammer - Chainsaw - Circular Saw - Crossbow - Crowbar - Dagger of Melchior - Earth Sword - Fire Axe - Fire Sword - Flamethrower - Great Cleaver - Great Knife - Great Spear - Grenade - Guitar - Handgun - Hyper Spray - Katana - Knife - Maul - Meat Cleaver - Laser Gun - Pickaxe - Pillow - Pipe - Princess Heart - Robbie Doll - Rock Drill - Shovel - Shotgun - Steel Sword - Stun Gun - Sword of Obedience - Submachine Gun - Television - Torch - TV Remote - Water Sword - Wine Bottle - Wood Sword - Wood Plank
Locations
Howard's Shop - Library - Forsaken Room - Otherworld
Terms
Monster - Flashlight - Accessories - Artifacts - Karma Meter - Book of Memories - Welcome Sign
Archives
Memos - Broadcasts - Michelle's Diary
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Characters
Ike Isaacs - Cheryl - Chrissy and Missy - Joe
Monsters
Pyramid Head - Air Screamer - Insane Cancer - Nurse - Pendulum
Locations
Silent Hill
Terms
Fog World - Monster - Otherworld - Real World - Siren
Creators
Scott Ciencin - Shaun Thomas - IDW Publishing
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