Hellraiser

1987·Movie
1h 34min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic807.5Rotten Tomatoes71%73%

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Hellraiser fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Demon to some. Angel to others.

A hedonistic man finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons a group of gruesome beings known as the Cenobites. These otherworldly entities open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.
Body HorrorGothic HorrorCenobitesPuzzle BoxSadomasochismVisceralHell DimensionOccultGore

Crew

Directed by:
Clive Barker, Christopher Hall, Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Written by:
Clive Barker, Clive Barker
Produced by:
Christopher Figg, David Saunders, Clare St. John
Composed by:
Christopher Young, Christopher Young, John Midgley

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Questions about Hellraiser

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Where can I stream Hellraiser legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+HooplaShudderPluto TVTubi TV

Hellraiser is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hellraiser worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hellraiser rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hellraiser?

1 h 34 min

Hellraiser runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Hellraiser based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hellraiser?

Critics76
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Hellraiser much the same way.

Was Hellraiser a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 14.6 times its budget.

What language is Hellraiser in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hellraiser?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hellraiser in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hellraiser use?

Does This Remind You of Anything?Related in the AdaptationTouched by VorlonsThe SociopathEvil Is Not a ToyIncest-ant AdmirerBad People Abuse AnimalsSinister ShadesKilled OffscreenSatellite Love Interest"All Grown Up" RemarkDevil in Disguiseand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Hellraiser, including Does This Remind You of Anything?, Related in the Adaptation, Touched by Vorlons.

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