Horror > Barker, Clive Horror

Thank god I could never solve a rubik's cube!!!

Advantages: cheap, atmospheric, terrifying
Disadvantages: starting to look a little dated

WE WILL TEAR YOUR SOUL APART!!!! Generally speaking, the Eighties were not good to the horror film. Films made in this decade were either comedy horror's like evil dead, or films that were designed to make you jump, like nightmare on Elm Street. Most times, films like this were not truly scary. More often than not, it was the orchestral soundtrack that made you jump, rather than a particularly scary plot or effect. There were, however, occasional ...
...possible to pull the proverbial needle from the Eighties haystack. One such needle, is Clive Barker's directorial debut, Hellraiser. Barker was not well known. Previously he had written three short horror storybooks called the 'Books of blood'. Although highly enjoyable in their own right, they are more notable for the quote that was published on the front cover. " I have seen the future of horror, and his name is Clive Barker ". When Something like ...

giksy21 26.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hellraiser (Special Edition) (DVD)

Stop Doing Conversions

Advantages: Clive on the Big Screen
Disadvantages: Clive on the Big Screen

...is at the beginning. Lord of Illusions is based on one of Clives many short stories, this one being "The Last Illusion" from the amazing Books of Blood. When i first heard of this film i was overjoyed that Clive had once again been brought to the screen. The short story is a blessing to read as Clive once again takes us into the depths of our imagination and pulls out ideas that only he could conceive of. The film however just lacks that certain ...
...Bakula playing the detective Harry D'Amour alongside Famke Janssen as Dorothea Swann. The story is a 'Faustian' tale set against the backdrop of a religious cult. Confused ? Well its easy to see why. Simply put Faust sold his soul to the devil and the devil came collecting. In this version Philip Swann is part of a religious cult and "sells his soul" for real magic. He becomes an illusionist and uses his new found skill to become one of the worlds ...

Michael_Dyer 15.06.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Lord Of Illusions (DVD)

It can't tear anything apart. Can it?

Advantages: Its a bona-fide scary movie.
Disadvantages: Too scary?

I watched Hellraiser for the first time last night and for a horror-lover like myself, this was long overdue. Perhaps it was down to the fact that i put it off until i could muster a moments peace to dim the lights and watch it alone. This, in hindsight, would prove a harrowing plan. It takes little time in setting the scene and its clear the foundations are being laid bare for the onslaught of sheer terror that ensues. Never has a film had me so ...

thecrust 12.08.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Hellraiser (DVD)

Hellraiser Puzzle Box

Advantages: The fist three films plus an extras disc
Disadvantages: Very Few, Difficult to fit in my DVD case

A must have for any Hellraiser fans, Excellently presented in the 'box', tons of really good extras. Very good special effects for its time with excellent custume design, from the twisted mind of Clive Barker. I personally enjoyed Hellraiser 2 better than the original and the storylines are original, however Hellraiser 3 brings on a new twist to the story (dont forget to see Hellraiser 4: BLOODLINE). Just for some information, here is a list of ...
...gallery Theatrical trailers Hellraiser merchandising promo Scripts (accessible via PC in PDF format) Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound: Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and writer Pete Atkins Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and star Ashley Laurence 'Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound' featurette 'Lost In The Labyrinth' featurette, produced by Clive Barker 'On Set Interview With Clive Barker' featurette On set interview ...

Hansolo20x 10.11.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Hellraiser Puzzle Box (Wide Screen) (Limited Edition) (Box Set) (DVD)

So a bunch of eejits go camping, eh

Advantages: Funny at times
Disadvantages: Badly directed, nothing happens for most of film

Legal systems across the world and especially in the U.S.A. are notorious for a disproportionate amount of their criminal convictions being working-class ethnic minorities. But in this dull, baaad film we have eight young people all doing community service. They’re mostly rich, mostly white, mostly stupid and all annoying in some way. They’re being sent into the woods to clean it up over after the holiday season under the watchful eye of Ranger/wannabe-drillseargent ...
...majority of this film and by saying that I mean nothing happens for the majority of this film. Our characters all moan and are arrogant in one way or another despite being very obedient for apparently rebellious criminals. Rather than come to learn about their characters we just learn about their crimes, that are all far-fetched and also that basically that they’re all stupid. I mean the characters in this film are so stupid that it’s almost an insult ...

Phelthew 28.11.2009 · Read full review
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