IONCINEMA.com presents: Clive Barker Presents: Hellraiser (2009)

CAST AND CREW

Clive Barker Presents: Hellraiser

Release Date: Jan 9, 2009 - Wide Release
Distributor: MGM, The Weinstein Company
Film Genre: Horror
Country: United States

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Released in 1987, "Hellraiser" told the story of an unfaithful wife who attempts to assist her dead lover in his escape from hell. The movie introduced viewers to a race of demons called Cenobites, most notably one nicknamed Pinhead -- who became one of the most enduring horror characters of the decade -- who was summoned using an antique puzzle box. Based on Barker's critically acclaimed novella "The Hellbound Heart," "Hellraiser" was written and directed by Barker and spawned a lucrative film franchise.

TRIVIA

Born October 5, 1952 near Liverpool, England. Barker's literary career began with the publishing of his short story collection entitled "The Books of Blood, Volumes 1-6." Barker made the jump to motion pictures, the result was an adaptation of his novella, "The Hellbound Heart," into a film called Hellraiser. Barker's stylish, chilling directorial debut resulted in a movie franchise that has spawned eight sequels.

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