Movie Review: Hellraiser (2022) October Horror Fest 2022 (26/31)

 Another remake, sequel that doesn't bring anything new. The death's were more akin to SAW and the cenobites weren't that interesting. Then there is all the main character stuff that was boring. She was unlikable, whinning about everything but still work this out. While per example on the first one the girl wanted to saved her father,  The remaining characters are boring as well.. At least the new pinhead was a female, lets go marketing that. Oh the brother of our main characher was gay, and we add here some POC et voila we ticked all the boxes therefore this must be awesome... It's not. They even make the woman's voice be like a men's voice. WHY?

It's not good, it's bad. Why? Because it didn't innovate, it didn't try o create something new or interesting. It' goes further as it violates/contracdic the cannon created by Clive Barker in his novella Hellbound Heart. The opening of the box motif - in the first movies it's the desire/needs that make the box open.. here anyone can do it. Even worse, a stuff comes out from the box and pricks them and off they go.

In terms of special effects - of course this is better - after all, the first one was made in the 80's. 

If you have watch everything from hellraiser then go right ahead you will be disappointed. If you have not watch the old one - then I wouldn't advise starting here. IT's crap. To be honest - just read the goddamn book.