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Boggiebamph123Oct 8, 2022

Forgettable.
First word that came to mind after the film was over...TAME. The original Hellraiser film stands the test of time. Comparing this reboot to that film is truly a futile endeavor. I wanted more at every turn. All that was deliveredForgettable.
First word that came to mind after the film was over...TAME. The original Hellraiser film stands the test of time. Comparing this reboot to that film is truly a futile endeavor. I wanted more at every turn. All that was delivered was more of the same...tame. Not enough Danger and sick carnage and sleez for a Hellraiser reboot. On a positive note it wasn't a complete bore.… Expand

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PhadrusOct 9, 2022

I quit watching because I found I didn't care about the characters because they weren't likable, decent people. The cenobites used to be worried about "why" someone was calling them, but not anymore. Now they just take whomever gets cut.I quit watching because I found I didn't care about the characters because they weren't likable, decent people. The cenobites used to be worried about "why" someone was calling them, but not anymore. Now they just take whomever gets cut. Such bad writing. Eliminating this point gives the story nothing to move forward toward. It just makes it another slasher film.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 7, 2022

To say it's better than most of the other sequels after the third installment doesn't really mean much. The truth is that it means nothing. And anyone who says otherwise is fooling themselves.

The problem with this version of Hellraiser isTo say it's better than most of the other sequels after the third installment doesn't really mean much. The truth is that it means nothing. And anyone who says otherwise is fooling themselves.

The problem with this version of Hellraiser is the same problem that plagued all the other awful sequels. There is nothing left to tell with this kind of characters and plot.

Yes, maybe horror fans will gloat over the gore and violence that has always been part of these stories, but there is nothing to be gained watching it.
The existence of this film adds nothing to the franchise regardless of what it does better, for the very reason that it carries that stench of mediocrity.

It's not an option that I would rule out if you're interested, both for the franchise and the genre, but I reiterate that this film has nothing new to contribute.… Expand

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erolsabadoshOct 8, 2022

This film is a mess with some great elements. The first twenty minutes is really intriguing and creepy, but the tension is lost long before the end. Goran Visnjic is really good but the main characters are bland, stupid and unlikeable, theThis film is a mess with some great elements. The first twenty minutes is really intriguing and creepy, but the tension is lost long before the end. Goran Visnjic is really good but the main characters are bland, stupid and unlikeable, the gore is well done but it's not scary, the set design is great as are some of the environment transformation effects but generally the film is too brightly lit. Entertaining enough to finish but I wouldn't really recommend it.… Expand

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JLauOct 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Drug addict girl gets her brother murdered by inter-dimensional demons with a puzzle box by becoming involved in some guy's plot to get rid of some gear mechanism where his intestines should be.… Expand

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Maru-1Oct 8, 2022

The storyline is discombobulated but the special effects were great. I might be too much of a purist when it comes to Hellraiser. What made the original so unique came down to how well the story was told. The layers to the original storyThe storyline is discombobulated but the special effects were great. I might be too much of a purist when it comes to Hellraiser. What made the original so unique came down to how well the story was told. The layers to the original story almost read like a book. The 2022 version of the storyline was lackluster but, I truly hope this opens the opportunity for growth and possibly more of them to come.… Expand

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ThwompthingOct 7, 2022

Down to a 69% critic score on Rotten, and that sounds about right. I give it a 5 for a one time watch. It had some good moments, but yet again hollywood wokeism is at work here in the beginning, with the cast and male gay characters. TheDown to a 69% critic score on Rotten, and that sounds about right. I give it a 5 for a one time watch. It had some good moments, but yet again hollywood wokeism is at work here in the beginning, with the cast and male gay characters. The first 30 minutes of this was completely unnecessary and only appeals to woke culture. As far as the rest of the film, the gore wasn't all that much. There was flesh being peeled, hooks, and all the regular stuff you'd expect from this franchise. Nothing original here except for some new cenobites. The ending was pretty garbage. Didn't care for the new female pinhead. She wasn't nearly as intimidating as Bradley's pinhead, and is very forgettable. Still, it's a decent one time watch and nothing more.… Expand

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MrJPrimeOct 8, 2022

Heraiser! Well not really. Such stunning and brave casting.... As always in modern Hollywood, in a movie with around seven important characters, three have to fit the muh agenda. Also, addiction is treated like a joke. Considering the suicideHeraiser! Well not really. Such stunning and brave casting.... As always in modern Hollywood, in a movie with around seven important characters, three have to fit the muh agenda. Also, addiction is treated like a joke. Considering the suicide rate and od rate in this country you'd think they'd maybe be less tone deaf to the real pain people are suffering from. So the good, the gore is inventive and the cenobytes as always are interesting. Keeping in mind there were some very bad Hellraiser films this one is better than many.
I don't love the "female" Pinhead. Let me explain why. The male Pinhead had a powerful booming voice. However, the new Pinhead has to have voice affects on her voice every line she says. It's a little distracting. Besides that she has good presence. The red dress was a bit much, I'd like to see her in something more balanced if there are sequels.… Expand

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Gamb1t66Oct 7, 2022

This film has dripped new blood over the decrepit, rotting corpse of the franchise... but it's not enough to restore Hellraiser to its former devilish glory.

From the reimagined looks of the cenobites to some fantastic set designs andThis film has dripped new blood over the decrepit, rotting corpse of the franchise... but it's not enough to restore Hellraiser to its former devilish glory.

From the reimagined looks of the cenobites to some fantastic set designs and world-bending effects, David Bruckner gets many things right in this latest offering to Leviathan. However, a thoroughly unlikeable protagonist, mediocre acting, and far too many plot contrivances further lessen a relatively bloodless (by Hellraiser standard) and predictable film. At one point, the film broke it's own logic, "taking artistic liberties" with ideas straight out of Wes Craven's A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise.

Despite its flaws, Hellraiser 2022 nudges the franchise in the right direction. While it's not the balls-out reinvigoration many may have hoped for, it stands out above the other sequels. It's a middle-of-the-road horror movie that's enjoyable enough for Halloween parties with friends. 6/10.… Expand

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royalguy07Oct 10, 2022

Some very bloody and graphic moments. I enjoyed getting a little bit more sense of the lore and purpose of it all. The horror aspects felt pretty thin, some cool new cenobite design but fairly under utilized on the whole.

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DabblerOct 7, 2022

This was better than I expected considering how modern adaptations are terrible.
Where it works is the sense of dread as the world contorts to merge hell on earth giving rise to some really interesting film moments like in the Van.
Where itThis was better than I expected considering how modern adaptations are terrible.
Where it works is the sense of dread as the world contorts to merge hell on earth giving rise to some really interesting film moments like in the Van.
Where it fails is the Cenobites close up, they are not as good as the original cenobites, Pinhead in particular has no where near the presence of the original Pinhead... They come off more like custodians of hell rather than Demons. They are just doing their job etc but from distance they remind you of the old Cenobites and bring back the dread.… Expand

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Hunter_WitchOct 7, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it is a nice reboot, I feel as if the beginning in middle were almost too slow. The middle dragging out the most where there almost felt like no plot until the obvious signs of an ending. The additional lore was nice and felt creative and the callbacks to the original felt well placed and respectful. The twists were not really great as I feel it was unneeded and could've been better without. Additionally, the appearance of the Cenobites were amazing with them reusing the designs of the original series. The Labyrinthine aesthetics were very honest and stuck true to the original to the point nothing really changed but, in my opinion, was a good thing. If it's not broken, don't fix it and it even looked better!

Finally, I think it was overall a decent reboot considering the original and what it had to work with. I'd suggest this movie to a friend or family member, but I personally wouldn't say "You have to see this!" overall I enjoyed myself but had to gawk at the more awkward moments.… Expand

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SoulWarfareOct 15, 2022

Hellraiser is the next horror franchise to get a reboot. I kind of expected it to be awful but was pleasantly surprised by the film.

The Cenobites, who are the real stars of this film, look frightening and creepy which is great! JamieHellraiser is the next horror franchise to get a reboot. I kind of expected it to be awful but was pleasantly surprised by the film.

The Cenobites, who are the real stars of this film, look frightening and creepy which is great! Jamie Clayton is the new Pinhead/Priest and she does a phenomenal job. She steals every scene she is in and is truly intimidating. I love the direction of every scene with the Cenobites as well. The director uses creepy set designs and lighting to make the Cenobites feel unsettling. I'm appreciative that the director doesn't use jump scares for the Cenobites. I do have an issue with the movie and that is I think the movie is a bit too restrained in terms of plot and kills. The kills are also kind of fun to watch but it does certainly feel a bit tame in terms of gore. Another issue I have is the human characters. They're not very likeable or interesting. I found it difficult to root for the main characters and I certainly didn't care when a side character died either. Other than that, it's a surprisingly good reboot and I wouldn't mind a sequel for this.… Expand

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4

alanpotter17Jun 15, 2023

A releitura de um clássico precisa de muito esforço para se justificar, de modo a não passar a sensação de caça níquel comum às revisitações. Infelizmente não é o caso, e o que é pior, bota vários clichês do gênero e consegue, nas horas maisA releitura de um clássico precisa de muito esforço para se justificar, de modo a não passar a sensação de caça níquel comum às revisitações. Infelizmente não é o caso, e o que é pior, bota vários clichês do gênero e consegue, nas horas mais tensas, arrancar gargalhadas involuntárias.
O roteiro é esquemático demais para ser levado a sério, então esperava no mínimo que as fortes fossem mais bem elaboradas, como na franquia Pânico ou Premonição. O filme até inicia bem, mantendo o ar de mistério que paira o casarão de Voight, seu fascínio por atrair vítimas inocentes e ver o sacrifício delas.
Obviamente que as vítimas aqui são todas jovens, deslocadas, bonitas, há espaço até mesmo para um casal gay, o que aliás é um ponto super positivo aqui, por encarar com naturalidade os personagens, sem espaço para discursos de aceitação.
Mas o prólogo só serviu como aperitivo, o filme avança seis anos para focar numa jovem desajustada que vive com o irmão gay, ambos com conflitos de convivência pelo fato dela ainda estar procurando seu lugar ao sol. Com um namoradinho (também bonito e padrão), a jovem em poucos minutos já está om o objeto maligno, uma mistura de box apavorante com cubo mágico, que possui várias configurações até sair de forma rápida uma lâmina de um de seus lados, cortando a mão das vítimas, com sede do sangue delas. A vítima então parece ir para um universo obscuro e maligno, sofrendo mortes com correntes, de forma meio que fetichizada. Não adianta nem se perguntar de onde vem o cenário das mortes, é como se a cidade ficasse num imenso teatro sadomasoquista e do nada, atrás de um poste ou de uma árvore, ou de um brinquedo ou banheiro do parque, saíssem as maldições que iriam conferir à vítima a execução fatal.
Mas tudo não passa de perfumaria para levar os protagonistas à mansão e dali reverberarem os embates contra o mal que, afinal, eles nunca sabem combater. E o roteiro consegue chamar o espectador de bobo diversas vezes, quando, por exemplo, eles escapam da mansão de carro, seguem por uma estrada deserta onde coisas bizarras acontecem e voltam advinhem para onde? Sim, para a mesma mansão que escaparam!
Então prepare-se para ver tudo muito esquemático e robotizado, algumas reviravoltas até interessantes, mas nada que faça apagar o apelo genérico que o filme carrega, com efeitos visuais no mínimo estranho (a cena em que um dos personagens é preso às correntes e seu corpo é puxada com tensões externas até ser rasgado, ficou digna de um pastelão).
Ao menos os personagens são carismáticos, lembra aquele ar dos anos 1980/1990 com personagens jovens, lindos e muito simpáticos, o que pode garantir o interesse até o final.… Expand

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bertobellamyMay 31, 2023

Not completely terrible, but the human characters are very boring, and the Cenobites look somewhat cheap.The best part is Jamie Clayton as the new Pinhead

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JacktronicsJul 3, 2023

If this wasn't another film that forced the queer agenda onto 98% of the population, it would have been better.

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