The Best 'Hellraiser' Movies That Have Such Sights To Show You
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All the movies in the Hellraiser franchise have something to offer fans. From the original to the reboots that have come throughout the decades, the Cenobites have haunted our nightmares, and the puzzle box is both alluring and incredibly frightening. It all started with Clive Barker's The Hellbound Heart which spawned a film franchise that began back in 1987 with the iconic Pinhead who became a cultural touchstone for horror fans the world over. Maybe your favorite is Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth for extending the reach of the Cenobites or it could be Hellbound: Hellraiser II for being a direct continuation of the original. But if you've ever asked yourself, “How many Hellraiser movies are there?” You'll find your answer below along with the best Hellraiser movies ever made. Now it's time to decide which of these Hellraiser movies is the best?
Vote up all your favorite Hellraiser movies and vote down the ones that you think other fans should skip. Then be sure to check back as upcoming and new Hellraiser movies are added to the list.
- 1Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley LaurenceIn the macabre world of Hellraiser, Larry Cotton (Andrew Robinson) and his wife, Julia (Clare Higgins), find themselves tangled in a twisted web of horror. Moving into his family home, they unwittingly unleash something chilling: Frank (Sean Chapman), Larry's brother who has been trapped in a hellish dimension. He emerges through a mysterious puzzle box, bringing with him an army of Cenobites - grotesque beings from another realm, led by Pinhead (Doug Bradley). As Julia falls into a dangerous love triangle with Larry and the resurrected Frank, she becomes ensnared in their gruesome game of pleasure and pain. This 1987 British horror film is based on Clive Barker's novella The Hellbound Heart, with Barker himself at the helm as director.More Hellraiser
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- 2Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Kenneth CranhamConfined to a mental hospital, young Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence) insists her supposedly dead father is stuck in hell, controlled by sadomasochistic demons after being betrayed by his evil, occult-obsessed wife, Julia (Clare Higgins). Few believe Kirsty, except the thrill-seeking Dr. Channard (Kenneth Cranham), who is intrigued by S&M and the young woman's lurid stories. So when Kirsty and fellow patient Tiffany (Imogen Boorman) head to hell for a rescue, Channard and Julia are close behind.
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- 3Odessa A'zion, Jamie Clayton, Adam FaisonA young woman must confront the sadistic, supernatural forces behind an enigmatic puzzle box responsible for her brother's disappearance.
- 4Terry Farrell, Doug Bradley, Paula MarshallAfter learning in "Hellraiser II" that he used to be British air force Capt. Elliot Spencer (Doug Bradley) -- before he was sucked into another dimension and turned into the pain-craving creature known as Pinhead -- Spencer's soul ends up in limbo. Meanwhile, Pinhead is sealed in a column, which is bought by J.P. Monroe (Kevin Bernhardt). In a dream, reporter Joey Summerskill (Terry Farrell) learns from Spencer she must reunite his two halves to send the murderous Pinhead back to his world.
- 5Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Doug BradleyThree generations of the same family deal with the consequences of unleashing the forces of hell. In 18th-century France, Paul L'Merchant (Bruce Ramsay) works as a toymaker until he's coerced into creating a box that serves as a portal between hell and Earth. The box summons demonic Angelique (Valentina Vargas) and Pinhead (Doug Bradley), who -- 200 years later -- hunt down John Merchant (Bruce Ramsay). Then, centuries later, Phillip Merchant (also Ramsay) prepares for a final confrontation.
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- 6Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley, Nicholas TurturroA Los Angeles detective (Craig Sheffer) wakes to find himself in hell, and his only means of leaving is with Pinhead's (Doug Bradley) puzzle box.More Hellraiser: Inferno
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- 7Doug Bradley, Katheryn Winnick, Henry CavillGamers who participate in an online role-playing game (MMORPG) are invited to a rave whose host plans to show them all the truth behind the Cenobite mythos.
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- 8Ashley Laurence, Doug Bradley, Dean WintersA shady businessman attempts to piece together the details of the car crash that killed his wife, rendered him an amnesiac, and left him in possession of a sinister puzzle box that summons monsters.
- 9Doug Bradley, Kari Wuhrer, Marc WarrenA reporter (Kari Wuhrer) investigates an underground group that can resurrect the dead, much to Pinhead's (Doug Bradley) dismay.
- 10Steven Brand, Jolene Andersen, Nick EversmanTwo college friends unwittingly release Pinhead (Stephan Smith Collins) and his minions.
- 11Paul T. Taylor, Randy Wayne, Rheagan WallaceDetectives Sean and David Carter are on the case to hunt down a gruesome serial killer who is terrorizing the city. Joining forces with Detective Christine Egerton, they dig deeper into a maze of horror, which may lead them into the depths of hell.
