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Torgo · 01-11-2018, 12:04 PM

I haven't seen all of the Hellraiser movies, I've lost track of the ones I've seen beyond part III, though I know I've seen the one in space.

Just wanted to point out that the new Pinhead at least looks better than the one in Hellraiser: Revelations. Granted Doug Bradley's look as the original Pinhead is iconic, and any of these later actors will pale in comparison.

Pinhead from Revelations:

From Judgment:

JamesG · 01-11-2018, 01:46 PM

I recently marathoned the Hellraiser films a few months ago. The worst has to go to Hellraiser: Bloodline (not counting Revelations which was just awful), though I did enjoy the scenes of the Lament's origins.

The direct-to-video sequels have watchable moments, but aren't really as good when compared to the originals. My favorite is the last one, Hellworld, as it goes into Wes Craven's New Nightmare territory as a stand-alone movie as if the Hellraiser world "is real". Also, Lance Henriksen is great.

2nd best goes to Hellseeker as Ashley Laurence reprises Kirsty.

I don't know what to make of Judgement, but I will probably give it a look. I see that Heather Langenkamp is going to be in it.

I don't know if it's also for this one, but the main reason Revelations was made was so that Dimension Films could keep hold of the rights to the franchise. The proposed remake/reboot has been stalled for years and Dimension had to crank out a Hellraiser film by a certain date or lose the rights.

Torgo · 01-11-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I recently marathoned the Hellraiser films a few months ago. The worst has to go to Hellraiser: Bloodline (not counting Revelations which was just awful), though I did enjoy the scenes of the Lament's origins.

The direct-to-video sequels have watchable moments, but aren't really as good when compared to the originals. My favorite is the last one, Hellworld, as it goes into Wes Craven's New Nightmare territory as a stand-alone movie as if the Hellraiser world "is real". Also, Lance Henriksen is great.

2nd best goes to Hellseeker as Ashley Laurence reprises Kirsty.

I don't know what to make of Judgement, but I will probably give it a look. I see that Heather Langenkamp is going to be in it.

I don't know if it's also for this one, but the main reason Revelations was made was so that Dimension Films could keep hold of the rights to the franchise. The proposed remake/reboot has been stalled for years and Dimension had to crank out a Hellraiser film by a certain date or lose the rights.

I'll have to check out Hellworld and Hellseeker. Especially Hellworld for the New Nightmare angle. And Lance of course.

Weren't some of the sequels not originally written as Hellraiser films?

JamesG · 01-11-2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Weren't some of the sequels not originally written as Hellraiser films?

I believe that all of the direct-to-video sequels weren't originally related to Hellraiser.

Torgo · 01-12-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I believe that all of the direct-to-video sequels weren't originally related to Hellraiser.

I underestimated.

I think the writer/director of Judgment said that he worked hard on the script, is a fan of the original. So maybe this one will turn out good.

JamesG · 05-29-2018, 08:23 PM

Judgement is awful. I wouldn't recommend it.

Torgo · 05-30-2018, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the warning!

01-11-2018, 12:04 PM	#1
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,034	Hellraiser: Judgment (2017) I haven't seen all of the Hellraiser movies, I've lost track of the ones I've seen beyond part III, though I know I've seen the one in space. Just wanted to point out that the new Pinhead at least looks better than the one in Hellraiser: Revelations. Granted Doug Bradley's look as the original Pinhead is iconic, and any of these later actors will pale in comparison. Pinhead from Revelations: From Judgment:
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01-11-2018, 01:46 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	I recently marathoned the Hellraiser films a few months ago. The worst has to go to Hellraiser: Bloodline (not counting Revelations which was just awful), though I did enjoy the scenes of the Lament's origins. The direct-to-video sequels have watchable moments, but aren't really as good when compared to the originals. My favorite is the last one, Hellworld, as it goes into Wes Craven's New Nightmare territory as a stand-alone movie as if the Hellraiser world "is real". Also, Lance Henriksen is great. 2nd best goes to Hellseeker as Ashley Laurence reprises Kirsty. I don't know what to make of Judgement, but I will probably give it a look. I see that Heather Langenkamp is going to be in it. I don't know if it's also for this one, but the main reason Revelations was made was so that Dimension Films could keep hold of the rights to the franchise. The proposed remake/reboot has been stalled for years and Dimension had to crank out a Hellraiser film by a certain date or lose the rights.

05-29-2018, 08:23 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	Judgement is awful. I wouldn't recommend it.

05-30-2018, 01:44 PM	#7
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,034	Thanks for the warning!