Review of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) by Ryland D — 24 Dec 2012

There isn't a shred of any suspense or terror, then again, there wasn't any in the first film either.

This review of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) was written by Ryland D on 24 Dec 2012.

Hellbound: Hellraiser II has generally received positive reviews.

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