Hellraiser (2022) is the new movie in the Hellraiser Franchise that started in 1987. It was an adaptation of The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker. Interesting Cliver Barker was the writer director of the film. Since the success of the initial film, many similar films started to come and then there were sequels for the film. While I won’t say every sequel was bad, most of them were but some of them were bearable, some watchable and some were a fun time. However, the franchise just like all the other horror franchises has lost its way and importance. Pinhead was undoubtedly a horror icon but a sense of meaning was lost. For the same reasons, the new Hellraiser film was such a sight for sore eyes. Just based on the trailers of the film of the we knew that this one is different.
It isn’t a cash grab, it is a genuine attempt at created a good horror film. The new film is directed by David Bruckner which is adapted David S. Goyer and Clive Barker’s story, with a screenplay from Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski. The film’s premise is simply given that is belongs to a certain genre and franchise however, I think its execution is better, “A young woman faces the sadistic, supernatural forces behind an enigmatic puzzlebox responsible for her brother’s disappearance.” The film stars Jaime Clayton as Pinhead, Odessa Az’ion, Drew Starkey, Selina Lo, Aoife Hinds, Brandon Flynn and Goran Visnjic. The film recently premiered at Fantastic Fest on 28th September and some critics present there had an opportunity to watch the film and they’ve given out their thoughts.
Hellraiser (2022) Reviews Round-Up: Classic Horror?
The film has only received praises so far, I understand the amount of reviews for the film is limited because Fantastic Fest is not the biggest Film Festival that goes happens that time of the year. Apart from that I’m not sure the film will have a proper premiere before its release, I think it is directly dropping on Hulu. The film doesn’t have an IMDb rating yet but it has a staggering 100% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While I’m sure this perfect rating will take a hit after the film releases, it still is an amazing score to start from. Let’s what the critics have to say.
Lee McCoy
DrumDums
“Hellraiser 2022 is a breathe of fresh suffering thanks to director David Bruckner and Jamie Clayton’s excellent portrayal of Pinhead. There’s plenty of bloody stomach churning as well as creativity that fits in nicely with the already established world.”
Original Score: 4/5
Cody Leach
Cody Leach (YouTube)
“This new incarnation of Hellraiser delivers all the carnage and gnarly creature designs you could ask for while FINALLY giving a story that puts Pinhead and the Cenobites front and center. Clayton is great as the new Hell Priest. Best since the original!”
Original Score: 3.75/5
Tessa Smith
Mama’s Geeky
“Jamie Clayton is absolutely phenomenal as Pinhead. A great addition to the franchise that gives fans exactly what they want in a Hellraiser film — blood, gore, and creepy ass Cenobites.”
Original Score: 3.5/5
Dan Tabor
Cinapse
“Hellraiser is a gore soaked great time! It delivers the expected hallmarks of the franchise fans expect — characters of questionable morality, plenty of the red stuff!”
Beau Paul
We Got This Covered
“The Cenobites are back and better than ever, eschewing their ‘80s-era black leather for a look made up of their own flayed skin.”
Original Score: 3.5
Chris Evangelista
Slashfilm
“An improvement for the franchise, but is that really saying much at this point?”
Alan Cerny
VitalThrills.com
“Fans, of course, want to know – how is Jamie Clayton‘s performance as Pinhead, the iconic Hell Priest of the Cenobites, once played by Doug Bradley? Jamie Clayton doesn’t just fill Doug Bradley’s gridded flesh; I honestly think she’s even better.”
Original Score: 7.5/10
Nathaniel Muir
AIPT
“David Bruckner proves himself to be one of the best directors in horror while Jaime Clayton makes the iconic Pinhead role in a great performance. A great addition that will breath some life into the franchise.”
Kate Sánchez
But Why Tho? A Geek Community
“Hellraiser is utterly exquisite and exactly how you bring a franchise back.”
Check out the Full Trailer for the New Hellraiser Movie on YouTube:
Hellraiser (2022) will be available for streaming on Hulu from 4th October 2022.
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