Split Worm is a giant monster which attacks Heather Mason at Central Square Shopping Center and the first boss encountered in Silent Hill 3.

It is battled in the Otherworld Toluca Lake at the gallows of Toluca Prison in Silent Hill: The Arcade.

Appearance

The Split Worm is a gigantic, vile worm that is covered with a protective, lavender-colored outer layer. This thick skin splits vertically to reveal a fleshy head without any visible eyes or nostrils. It has a massive set of jaws with gigantic teeth, which are its primary attack method. In terms of shape and arrangement, its teeth greatly resemble those of a human adult rather than an animal. It has many strips of gooey flesh connecting its head to the protective layer of skin. While it is massive in size, it is not as long as the word "worm" would suggest.

Symbolism

The Split Worm is patterned after the Split Head creature that appears in the first game.^[1][2] It is also the first boss of the game, further mirroring the Split Head.

Trivia

• The Split Worm was designed by Takashi Ito.^[3]
• Defeating the Split Worm in under two minutes in the Silent Hill HD Collection awards the trophy/achievement "Pest Control".

References

Gallery

Early concept sketches show the Split Worm with a much different appearance.

The Split Worm.

A close-up of the Split Worm.

Another Split Worm close-up, but with its mouth closed.

The Split Worm.

The Split Worm attacks Heather.

The Split Worm releasing its roar. Note the mucus-like tissue.

Heather facing the Split Worm.

Heather shooting the Split Worm.

Heather continues to shoot the adversary.

The Split Worm dies.

The Split Worm in The Arcade.