Review of Hellraiser (1987) by Jiri B — 19 Oct 2015
A somewhat game changer in the horror genre, from the wicked crazy Clive Barker. It all centers around a deadly puzzle box, that releases creepy creatures known as Cenobytes. The plot is enough to make you say.
.huh? But it is original, gruesome, horror. The iconic villain pinhead is featured, but not enough in this movie, and that is my main complaint. The plot is based around a man who has resurfaced from another deadly dimension, and needs human sacrifice to get his skin back.
Yes you have read this all correctly. You have to see the movie to believe what is really happening. The images, now almost 30 years old, are still somewhat effective. The movie has a sense of dread to it that keeps the viewer unpleasantly intrigued.
It is a must see for horror fans. More Pinhead would of been a higher rating. The setting features only one location through the whole movie which I thought took away from it.
This review of Hellraiser (1987) was written by Jiri B on 19 Oct 2015.
Hellraiser has generally received positive reviews.
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