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Clive Barker was born on October 5, 1952 in Liverpool, England. He is a writer and producer, known for Hellraiser (1987), Nightbreed (1990) and Candyman (1992). See full bio »

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Known For

Hellraiser
Hellraiser Writer
(1987)
Nightbreed
Nightbreed Writer
(1990)
Candyman
Candyman Writer
(1992)
The Midnight Meat Train
The Midnight Meat Train Writer
(2008)
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  Nightbreed (TV Series) (announced)
 2022 Hellraiser (based on the book by) (completed)
 2021 Candyman (based on the short story "The Forbidden" by)
 2020 Books of Blood (from the story 'The Book of Blood' by)
 2020 Hellbound Laments (TV Series short) (inspired by the works of - 13 episodes)
- Lament Configuration - The Box of Sorrows (2020) ... (inspired by the works of)
- Scribe Configuration - Well of Inspiration (2020) ... (inspired by the works of)
- Innocence Puzzle - The Ancient French Box of Eternity (2020) ... (inspired by the works of)
- Sherlock Holmes & The Servants of Hell - The Hound (2020) ... (inspired by the works of)
- Innocence Puzzle - The Bad Date (2020) ... (inspired by the works of)
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 2020 Chatterer: A Hellraiser Fan Film (Short) (based on characters created by)
 2019 Cineficción Radio (Podcast Series) (stories - 1 episode)
- Clive Barker (2019) ... (stories)
 2018 Hellraiser: Judgment (Video) (based on characters created by)
 2011 Hellraiser: Revelations (based on characters created by)
 2009 Hellraiser: Deader - Winter's Lament (Short) (characters)
 2009 Dread (based upon the short story "Dread" by)
 2009 Book of Blood (short stories "The Book of Blood" and "On Jerusalem Street")
 2008 The Midnight Meat Train (short story "The Midnight Meat Train")
 2007 Jericho (Video Game)
 2006 Demonik (Video Game)
  Masters of Horror (TV Series) (based on a story by - 1 episode, 2006) (short story - 1 episode, 2006)
- Valerie on the Stairs (2006) ... (based on a story by)
- Haeckel's Tale (2006) ... (short story)
 2006 Hellraiser: Prophecy (Short) (characters)
 2005 Hellraiser: Hellworld (Video) (characters)
 2005 Hellraiser: Deader (Video) (based on characters created by)
 2002 Saint Sinner (TV Movie) (story)
 2002 Hellraiser: Hellseeker (Video) (characters)
 2001 Undying (Video Game)
 2000 Hellraiser: Inferno (Video) (based on characters created by)
 1999 Candyman: Day of the Dead (Video) (based upon characters created by)
 1998 Clive Barker's Salomé & The Forbidden (Video) (writer)
 1997 Quicksilver Highway (TV Movie) (short story "The Body Politic")
 1995 Lord of Illusions (screenplay) / (story "The Last Illusion")
 1992 Motörhead: Hellraiser (Music Video) (characters)
 1992 Candyman (based on "The Forbidden" by)
 1992 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (based on characters created by)
 1991 Hellraiser (Video Game) (film 'Hellraiser' and novel 'Hellbound Heart')
 1990 Nightbreed: The Action Game (Video Game) (based on a film by) / (based on a novella by)
 1990 Nightbreed: The Interactive Movie (Video Game) (based on a novella by) / (based on the movie wrriten by)
 1990 Nightbreed (novel "Cabal") / (screenplay)
 1988 Hellbound: Hellraiser II (based on a story by)
 1987 Tales from the Darkside (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Yattering and Jack (1987) ... (writer)
 1987 Hellraiser (novel "The Hellbound Heart" - uncredited) / (written by)
 1986 Rawhead Rex (screenplay)
 1985 Underworld (screenplay) / (story)
 1978 The Forbidden (Short) (writer)
 1973 Salome (Short) (writer)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Novel: "Galilee" See more »

Publicity Listings:

8 Interviews | 9 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Height:

5' 10¾" (1.8 m)

Parents:

Leonard Barker | Joan Ruby Revill
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

People who've been good at this stuff are often Brits, and I see myself as continuing that tradition. See more »

Trivia:

Initially accepted nothing more than a silver dollar for his book "The Thief of Always". See more »

Trademark:

Horror and fantasy stories See more »

Star Sign:

Libra
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