Continuity mistake: When Riley and Trevor are "play fighting" in Trevor's apartment at the beginning of the film (right before Trevor explains his plan to rob the storage unit), a cigarette suddenly appears in Trevor's hand between cuts. (His hand was empty in the previous two shots and he had made motions indicating he had put the cigarette down on the table before that).
Hellraiser (2022)
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Directed by: David Bruckner
Starring: Goran Visnjic, Jamie Clayton, Odessa A'zion
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Whelp. It's kind of a bittersweet day in a weird way. Because I can no longer say "Hellbound: Hellraiser II" is my second favorite "Hellraiser" movie.
"Hellraiser (2022) " is a reboot done 100% right. It has enough familiar elements to honor what came before, while taking the story in a new direction, and expanding and altering the mythology enough for it to stand on its own.
I really like that they don't shy away from the ugly side of the characters. The protagonist is a recovering addict, and she isn't 100% likeable... in fact, she's quite unlikeable at first, but you grow attached to her because you realise she's a person in pain. It made her feel real and conflicted, and thus more compelling to watch.
David Bruckner's direction is top-notch. It's a very well put together film with a lot of style. The music is fantastic, and I like how it gradually begins to re-incorporate themes from the original as it goes on and we are gradually introduced to the world of the cenobites. And the cenobites themselves are FREAKY A.F.!
And yes... Jamie Clayton is amazing as the new Hell Priest/Pinhead. Her role is very similar to that in the original, where she only shows up in the second half really, and only has a few scenes... but they are impactful and she is genuinely intimidating.
I really, really hope this is successful enough to get sequels. I'd love to see this new rebooted franchise flourish. Especially if they can get Bruckner and Clayton back.
"Hellraiser (2022) " is a 4.5 out of 5 for me. (Rounding it up to 5 for MovieMistakes.) Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT! Definitely my second favorite after the original.
This is not a reboot so much as a bit of a re-imagining of Clive Barker's nightmarish tale about sadistic demons, seekers of pain and pleasure, and a drug user's attempt at redemption in 2022's Hellraiser. More closer than the prior casting, the Hell Priest "Pinhead" is more feminine, the new Cenobites more than a bit scary and the plot a bit more awful. Is it enough to scare up the viewers?! Maybe. Watch it and be afraid.
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Riley: What are you?
The Priest: Explorers in the further regions of experience. Of sensation's rim. Our gifts are boundless.
Riley: I don't want them.
The Priest: Yes, you do.
Trivia: The first "Hellraiser" to have the direct credited involvement from franchise creator Clive Barker since "Hellraiser: Bloodline" in 1996. (Barker reportedly gave some minor notes on the sixth film, "Hellseeker," during editing, but was uncredited and uninvolved otherwise.) Director David Bruckner said Barker was heavily involved and provided feedback, suggestions, artwork and references throughout production, and would help the team bounce ideas around for the story and characters.
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