Review of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) by Nia E — 12 May 2008

A little bit sillier than the original, but still a really good, really unsettling film.

This review of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) was written by Nia E on 12 May 2008.

Hellbound: Hellraiser II has generally received positive reviews.

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