Horror > Laurence, Ashley 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 ...

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Review of Hellraiser (Special Edition) (DVD)

Kirsty's nightmare continues into Hell itself.

Advantages: A decent sequel to the original classic.
Disadvantages: May be too gorey for some viewers.

In Hellraiser 2: Hellbound, Kirsty (Ashley Laurence), wakes in a mental hospital. Having told the police about the night before, (the grisly deaths of her father Larry and her evil stepmother Julia), she has been institutionalised for psychiatric evaluation. In this sequel, Kirsty meets the obsessive Dr. Channard (Kenneth Cranham), who has an unhealthy interest in her story. It is later revealed that he thirsts to experience the pleasures that Hell ...
...institute, the first is a junior psychiatrist who believes in Kirsty, and sincerely wishes to help her. The second is Tiffany, (Imogen Boorman), a mute teenager who has a talent for solving puzzles. Dr Channard eventually gets what he wants, only after resurrecting Kirsty's dead stepmother, Julia (Claire Higgins). Tiffany is used to open the portal to Hell, and they are allowed entry. From here, the film takes a bit of a silly twist, as Hell appears ...

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Review of Hellbound - Hellraiser 2 (Special Edition) (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)

hell on earth

Advantages: cheap to buy
Disadvantages: crap story

hellraiser two hell bound, had some great things, good effects good actors but one thing missing a plot, seemingly made to cash in on the effect of the first movie, the premise of this film was a mad doctor obssessed with the puzzle boxes, who unlocks a secret finds uncle frank and julia etc and transorms into a xenobite, while everyone else runs around in hell, the hospital scene is wicked, but the story disappears up its own backside which is where ...

mcpoeman 22.10.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Hellbound - Hellraiser 2 (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)