Review of Hellraiser (1987) by Kevin R — 27 Sep 2009

I first watched Hellraiser in the late eighties or early nineties and was young. I enjoyed the style and gore but was left a little muddled by what was going on. I later watched the second and fourth and unlike the Friday's or Halloweens or Nightmares I never revisted the Hellraiser series until fall of 2009.

I still enjoy the stlye and gore but now the story made sense too. This movie despite being low budget stands up well in effects and makeup and look. The story is fine gothic type material and strange demons and mystical boxes. The acting is fairly good especially compared to most 80's horror efforts.

Very nearly reaches the level of great. Still forr horror fans a must see.