Hellraiser (HHN 2026)

[rageofthegods]

The second one has more Pinhead action definitely while still keeping the same gothic and sensual tone. The third one is an incredibly stupid movie but also features a cenobite made of CDs, so impossible to say if it's bad or not.

 

[FBarnhill]

The original. But do go in realizing that, compared to the reputation is now has, it's deliberately paced. The Cebonites largely don't even enter the movie until over half-way through, and are relatively minimal. The real monsters in the original film are the humans. Think of Beetlejuice... he's the only character you remember, but he's only in the film for about 17 minutes. It's sort of the same here.

In fact, trivia... Pinhead is only credited in the original film as "Lead Cenobite". The name hadn't even kicked in yet.

Isn't that true for literally every single horror movie?

 

[rageofthegods]

Isn't that true for literally every single horror movie?

I mean, no, not really. The humans aren't the main villains in Predator.

But anyway @Rideguy70 isn't speaking in some zombie movie metaphor, the antagonist of the majority of Hellraiser is essentially a serial killer couple that's only sort of related to Pinhead.

 

[Brian G.]

As I’ve been telling people:

1st sets up the characters. 2nd expands the mythology and setting. 3rd has CD Cenobite.

I mean, no, not really. The humans aren't the main villains in Predator.

But anyway @Rideguy70 isn't speaking in some zombie movie metaphor, the antagonist of the majority of Hellraiser is essentially a serial killer couple that's only sort of related to Pinhead.

Yea, the Cenobites are very much secondary characters until the third film.

 

[Freak]

Just throwing this out there, but is no one gonna talk about how the larger Cenobite with glasses looks kinda like Bubble Bass? How many kids are gonna look at him when he jumps out and yell “STILL NO PICKLES!”

 

[deadbydawn]

The second one has more Pinhead action definitely while still keeping the same gothic and sensual tone. The third one is an incredibly stupid movie but also features a cenobite made of CDs, so impossible to say if it's bad or not.

The third one rips! If we get that CD cenobite in the Boiler Room I'll be thrilled.

 

[FBarnhill]

Just throwing this out there, but is no one gonna talk about how the larger Cenobite with glasses looks kinda like Bubble Bass? How many kids are gonna look at him when he jumps out and yell “STILL NO PICKLES!”

That depends. Do kids still watch SpongeBob? It seems only millennials talk about it.

 

[Freak]

That depends. Do kids still watch SpongeBob? It seems only millennials talk about it.

Welp, I just revealed to everyone that I'm mentally stuck in 2004 lol

 

[Jerroddragon]

Watched the first three movies and like the Art the clown movies, not really for me

I will say I can see how 2/3 are going to be good houses. They offer lots of moments I can see be very cool if the money is put into them

The costume for Pin head looked amazing, so if they are putting money into this house should be really fun.

The best part many times for HHN is even if you don't care for an IP or movies they can bring the characters alive in a way you are excited to see still

 

[Brian G.]

Watched the first three movies, not really for me

Ban?

Kidding...

 

[Jerroddragon]

Ban?

Kidding...

I know, I saw your avatar and was like well....Brian won't like this

But I also don't care for the Terriffer films and love Art, so can for sure see it happening again

On the note on what did enjoy from the movies are the special effects/make up, not many movies can make corpses look that....wet or drippy along with many scenes of horror being done very well done

 

[Rideguy70]

I am with you that I have zero interest in the Terrrifier films, but do recognize that Art can make for an entertaining addition to HHN

Unlike you, I love the Hellraiser films, and have been waiting a very long time for it to come to HHN. And while obviously Cenobites will be the feature, I do hope Julia and Frank make some sort of appearance