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This horror collection presents the first three HELLRAISER films, based on characters created by Clive Barker. See individual titles for more details. HELLRAISER - Barker's feature directing debut graphically depicts the tale of a couple (Andrew Robinson and Clare Higgins) who move into an old house and discover a hideous creature--the man's half-brother (Sean Chapman), who is also the woman's former lover--hiding upstairs. Having lost his earthly body to a trio of S&M demons called the Cenobites, he is brought back into existence by a drop of blood on the floor. He soon forces his former mistress to bring him human sacrifices to complete his body...but the Cenobites won't be happy about this. The film is one of the best horror offerings of the 1980s, based on Barker's novel THE HELLBOUND HEART. HELLRAISER II: HELLBOUND - Beginning just hours after the original HELLRAISER ended, HELLBOUND finds young Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) waking up in a mental institution because she insisted on describing her parents' murderers to the authorities as pain-loving demons from hell. Unfortunately, she has been placed in the car of Dr. Channard (Kenneth Cranham), who has devoted his life to solving the Lament Configuration, the key to the doorway of hell, and now, with Kirsty, he believes he has found another key. Resuscitating the skinless corpse of her stepmother, Julia (Clare Higgins), Dr. Channard succeeds in opening a doorway to hell, one that Julia, Channard, Kristy, and her mute friend, Tiffany (Imogen Boorman), all travel through. HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH - TV journalist Joey (Terry Farrell) gets drawn into the world of the supernatural while investigating a mysterious death. She discovers that a strange sculpture housed at a sleazy night club was responsible. The evil Cenobite, Pinhead (Doug Bradley), is released from the sculpture by a human sacrifice and proceeds to wreak havoc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This Hellraiser boxset dvd is a bargain with the first 3 movies of the Hellraiser series, although the first two are more connected and grounded in the mythology of the lament configuration (The box)the third movie is not bad, but it's not really new or unique as it rehashes certain concepts.
So, the original Hellraiser movie and Hellraiser 2 Hellbound are the main dvds to watch in this box set and enjoy and with them being largely british inspired movies.
The work of Clive Barker is just awesome and these Hellraiser movies are a testament to that!
So, the original Hellraiser movie and Hellraiser 2 Hellbound are the main dvds to watch in this box set and enjoy and with them being largely british inspired movies.
The work of Clive Barker is just awesome and these Hellraiser movies are a testament to that!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The first three in the Hellraiser series in one boxset, the first movie starts with a character named Frank who buys a mysterious looking puzzle box, Frank then takes this box home and opens it unleashing the Cenobytes, beings from Hell who take pleasure in performing extreme torture upon their victims, Frank is then taken into the Hell dimension.
When Frank's brother returns to their old home with his wife Julia they find remnants of his being there but no Frank. Frank's return is brought on by blood being accidently spilled onto the floorboards under which Frank's corpse is being held.
Frank is back and demanding that bodies are brought to him so he can consume them and return to his former self.
Frank's niece Kirsty discovers the truth about her uncle and manages to take the puzzle box, unfortunately Kirsty inadvertently opens the box and is confronted by Pinhead, the Cenobytes leader. A deal is made to bring her murderous uncle before the Cenobytes to take him back to Hell instead of her!
The second instalment see's Kirsty in a psychiatric hospital haunted by the ordeal she has suffered, a bloody mattress is brought into the hospital for study, combined with a curious doctor and the puzzle box is opened once more!
Kirsty still traumatised has no choice but to enter the Hell dimension and try to save her soul and her sanity.
In Hellraiser III a young and charismatic night club owner buys a strange sculpture and puts it in his apartment, accidently cuts himself on the sculpture and once enough blood has been absorbed, Pinhead is back, making his demands and wreaking havoc.
For me the first movie is the best (how many times have we heard that). The only problem I have with the other movies was the demonic voice-over used for Pinhead was not used after the first Hellraiser, the demonic voice combined with the imagery of Pinhead was iconic. Other than that I have no complaints.
When Frank's brother returns to their old home with his wife Julia they find remnants of his being there but no Frank. Frank's return is brought on by blood being accidently spilled onto the floorboards under which Frank's corpse is being held.
Frank is back and demanding that bodies are brought to him so he can consume them and return to his former self.
Frank's niece Kirsty discovers the truth about her uncle and manages to take the puzzle box, unfortunately Kirsty inadvertently opens the box and is confronted by Pinhead, the Cenobytes leader. A deal is made to bring her murderous uncle before the Cenobytes to take him back to Hell instead of her!
The second instalment see's Kirsty in a psychiatric hospital haunted by the ordeal she has suffered, a bloody mattress is brought into the hospital for study, combined with a curious doctor and the puzzle box is opened once more!
Kirsty still traumatised has no choice but to enter the Hell dimension and try to save her soul and her sanity.
In Hellraiser III a young and charismatic night club owner buys a strange sculpture and puts it in his apartment, accidently cuts himself on the sculpture and once enough blood has been absorbed, Pinhead is back, making his demands and wreaking havoc.
For me the first movie is the best (how many times have we heard that). The only problem I have with the other movies was the demonic voice-over used for Pinhead was not used after the first Hellraiser, the demonic voice combined with the imagery of Pinhead was iconic. Other than that I have no complaints.
I last saw this in the 80s and bought it thinking I'd be disappointed but I was quite wrong. It stands up well, has the right mix of perversion, horror and decent acting/scripting to keep you interested all the way through.
It brought the 80's rushing back at me in all its true horror (not just the hair-dos and clothes) and well worth a look. the second and third films are just a bonus really and not quite as good (perhaps shocking and new and different) as the original.
Enjoy!
best quote (Pinhead) "No, no tears. That's a waste of good suffering" like i say it's a wierdo and I love it.
It brought the 80's rushing back at me in all its true horror (not just the hair-dos and clothes) and well worth a look. the second and third films are just a bonus really and not quite as good (perhaps shocking and new and different) as the original.
Enjoy!
best quote (Pinhead) "No, no tears. That's a waste of good suffering" like i say it's a wierdo and I love it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Im pinning all my hopes on this!
Clive barkers creation of pinhead and his cenobites is a horror classic. This box set features the first 3 of the movies - The first 2 are the best and are strictly for an adult... Read more
Published 7 months ago by popfan
Extras???
It hasn't been mentioned, but can someone confirm if this Boulevard Release of the films has any extras at all on it? Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. A. Parker
aged but still great
the best movies in the hellraiser series, weird, gruesome,great films.These films all contain deep bdsm themes and dark gothic culture which has made them cult favoruties and for... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Christopher
Hellraiser 1-3 Boxset (DVD) (1987)
Hellraiser 1-3 Boxset [DVD] [1987]
This is such a clever series of films from the master of the genre
Clive Barker writes brilliant books and the films help bring them... Read more
This is such a clever series of films from the master of the genre
Clive Barker writes brilliant books and the films help bring them... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Michael Dunkley
Great bargain, but Amazon description incorrect
You already know the movies are gruesome, visceral, and utterly brilliant. To get this boxset for this low price is fantastic. Read more
Published 13 months ago by G. A. CLEMENT
hellraiser
was ordered as part of my husbands christmas present, it arrived in plenty of time and in good condition but as yet we havent watched it (think his a bit scared) lol :)
Published 16 months ago by goochi
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