Hellraiser Remake In The Works

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By Borys Kit

Oct 16, 2007

"Hellraiser"
Following the recent success of the "Halloween" remake, Dimension is moving ahead on reinventing "Hellraiser," setting Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo to write and direct the remake of one of horrormeister's Clive Barker's best-known creations.

Released in 1987, "Hellraiser" told the story of an unfaithful wife who attempts to assist her dead lover in his escape from hell. The movie introduced viewers to a race of demons called Cenobites, most notably one nicknamed Pinhead -- who became one of the most enduring horror characters of the decade -- who was summoned using an antique puzzle box.

Anyone who has read Clive Barker knows that Hellraiser is not his best. It was no more than a short story that got him a little fame once made into a movie. Not to mention, horror is just a small genre the guy writes in. He also contributes to fantasy and even some children's books -- some of which would make great films.

I really hate seeing trash like this get remade. There's no point to it. The original is plenty twisted and gross enough, so we really don't need the franchise to dive any lower than it has. Plus, being a Barker fan, I really hate seeing Hellraiser looked at as his crowning achievement. If people would just seek his library of novels out they'd see what I mean.

What next a remake of Rawhead Rex??????

I never did like this movie.