Review of Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) by Fred Topel for About.com — 14 Aug 2003

Actually the most intriguing entry of the series, with all the backstory.

This review of Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) was written by Fred Topel and published by About.com on 14 Aug 2003.

Hellraiser: Bloodline has generally received mixed reviews.

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