When it was first announced that David Bruckner would be tackling the first "Hellraiser" film since the rights to the story reverted back to franchise creator Clive Barker, there was one question on every horror fan's mind: Who was going to play Pinhead? Originally portrayed by Doug Bradley, Lead Cenobite/Pinhead/The Hell Priest has always been played by cis male actors, despite Barker's original description in "The Hellbound Heart" describing the character as androgynous with a feminine voice. Bradley turned the character into a certifiable horror legend, something Bruckner did not take lightly. In the latest "Hellraiser" film, the memorable role is being played by a woman for the first time, with "Sense8" and "The L Word: Generation Q" star Jamie Clayton tackling the prestigious role.
Any reservations fans may have had about the film were swiftly put to rest once footage of Clayton began making the rounds in...
Any reservations fans may have had about the film were swiftly put to rest once footage of Clayton began making the rounds in...
- 10/5/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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