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Hellraiser

  • 19871987
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  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Doug Bradley in Hellraiser (1987)
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  • Horror
  • Thriller
A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings that are pursuing... Read allA woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings that are pursuing him after he escaped their sadistic underworld.A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings that are pursuing him after he escaped their sadistic underworld.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
119K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,316
134
  • Director
    • Clive Barker
  • Writer
    • Clive Barker(novel "The Hellbound Heart")
  • Stars
    • Andrew Robinson
    • Clare Higgins
    • Ashley Laurence
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clive Barker
  • Writer
    • Clive Barker(novel "The Hellbound Heart")
  • Stars
    • Andrew Robinson
    • Clare Higgins
    • Ashley Laurence
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 487User reviews
    • 267Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Larryas Larry
    Clare Higgins
    Clare Higgins
    • Juliaas Julia
    Ashley Laurence
    Ashley Laurence
    • Kirstyas Kirsty
    Sean Chapman
    Sean Chapman
    • Frankas Frank
    Oliver Smith
    Oliver Smith
    • Frank the Monsteras Frank the Monster
    Robert Hines
    • Steveas Steve
    Anthony Allen
    • 1st Victimas 1st Victim
    • (as Antony Allen)
    Leon Davis
    • 2nd Victimas 2nd Victim
    Michael Cassidy
    • 3rd Victimas 3rd Victim
    Frank Baker
    • Derelictas Derelict
    Kenneth Nelson
    Kenneth Nelson
    • Billas Bill
    Gay Baynes
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Niall Buggy
    Niall Buggy
    • Dinner Guestas Dinner Guest
    Dave Atkins
    • Moving Man 1as Moving Man 1
    Oliver Parker
    Oliver Parker
    • Moving Man 2as Moving Man 2
    Pamela Sholto
    • Complaining Customeras Complaining Customer
    Doug Bradley
    Doug Bradley
    • Lead Cenobiteas Lead Cenobite
    Nicholas Vince
    Nicholas Vince
    • Chattering Cenobiteas Chattering Cenobite
    • Director
      • Clive Barker
    • Writer
      • Clive Barker(novel "The Hellbound Heart")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      During a post-production party when filming had ended, Doug Bradley was dismayed to be ignored by the other members of the crew. He thought that he had gotten on rather well with the cast and crew, and it wasn't until later that he realized that none of the crew had actually seen him without his makeup when playing Pinhead and therefore did not recognize him.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 4 mins) When the Engineer chases Kirsty, the trolley and crew pushing it are visible.
    • Quotes

      [Pinhead appears from the shadows behind Kirsty]

      Lead Cenobite: We have such sights to show you!

    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version was uncut though the 1988 New World Pictures and 1991 VCI video releases were cut by 4 seconds and removed shots of Julia's first victim pleading after the initial hammer blow and a shot of his dead bloodied face. The cut was waived for the 1998 issue.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

    User reviews487

    Review
    Top review
    It ain't SUPPOSED to be Macbeth, here folks....
    In a decade of cheap, exploitive slashers, we finally get this one. Relief.

    Instead of some maniac ripped from Halloween, we get a simple wooden box. Simple, or so Frank thought.

    What results is a cinematic masterpiece, a great mix of gore and violence, as well as a great musical score and some nice drama. The acting is fine, but there are imperfections. One common complaint: The characters are not pleasant enough we can latch onto them. Maybe that's because these seem more realistic than the characters we CAN latch onto. Just a thought, don't jump on this.

    What really gets me, though, is the people calling it down, saying it's not quality entertainment. Come on guys, if it was SUPPOSED to be Shakespeare, it would not advertise as being able to "tear your soul apart."

    The presence of the cenobites was originally intended not to carry the story but to emphasize it. As usual, the sequaes ignored it. Hey, merchandizing.

    This is the only one of the series that depends on the story more than the demons. We hardly ever see the infamous Pinhead at all.

    all in all, this was a fun movie. No Shakespeare, but it's not supposed to be. Just dramatic, gory, groundbreaking horror, delivered to us excellently by Mr. Barker.
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    • Dec 28, 1998

    FAQ4

    • What are the differences between the old BBFC 18 Version and the Uncut Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Clive Barker's Hellraiser
    • Filming locations
      • 187 Dollis Hill Lane, Dollis Hill, Brent, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Film Futures
      • New World Pictures
      • New World Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,564,027
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,453,232
      • Sep 20, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,575,526
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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