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Hellraiser
2022 121 min United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Horror, Thriller
Director: David Bruckner
🎭 Based on
«The Hellbound Heart»
byClive Barker
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Description
A young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.
Budget:
$14M
Worldwide:
$10,303
Starring
Odessa A'zion
Actor
Jamie Clayton
Actor
Adam Faison
Actor
Awards
1 win & 9 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2022 Hellraiser reboot is a polarizing entry that generally surpasses the quality of the franchise's later direct-to-video sequels while failing to capture the visceral impact and iconic status of the original films. While critics and audiences admire the refreshed visual design and production values, many find the characters underdeveloped and the plot lacking the philosophical depth of Clive Barker’s source material.
| Production | The updated Cenobite designs and practical makeup effects are widely considered an aesthetic success. | |
| Acting | Jamie Clayton delivers a formidable, ruthless performance as Pinhead, though some viewers miss the unique charisma of Doug Bradley's original portrayal. | |
| Cinematography | The film succeeds in delivering competent, stylish cinematography and an atmospheric score that pays respectful homage to the canon. | |
| Screenplay | Character development is frequently criticized as thin, with many finding the leads unengaging compared to the original films. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided; some find the deliberate, contemplative tempo engaging, while others view it as an exhausting experience with too much idle chatter. | |
| Adaptation | The film's ideological shift from the original's BDSM-inspired cosmic horror to a more traditional slasher/creature-feature structure polarizes fans of the source material. |