Hellraiser [Blu-ray]

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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Clive Barker's Hellraiser arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Arrow Video. Hellraiser: Resurrection - vintage featurette including interviews with Barker, actors Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence, special make-up effects artist Bob Keen and others Obviously, the above synopsis isn't exactly what Hellraiser is about… I just wanted to see if I could make this grim and dark pain-focused horror film sound like a heartfelt family drama you just might see on the Hallmark Channel. Instead, Clive Barker's magnum opus is a dark fairytale where things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. It dives down to the depths of obsession and addiction and the effect on the family. At least that's certainly one way you can look at it. Hellraiser was a frequent movie of discussion in film school because it's stark imagery and themes could be remixed and interpreted in a wide variety of ways - depending on whether or not you relate to the material.

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as -- if not more so -- disturbing, sinister, and terrifying. He combines the grace of Dracula with the frightening and Starring: Doug Bradley , Andrew Robinson , Clare Higgins , Ashley Laurence , Sean Chapman , Simon BamfordLeviathan: The Story of Hellraiser - brand new version of the definitive documentary on the making of Hellraiser, featuring interviews with key cast and crew members the clear winner between the two, but not enough, necessarily, to push potential viewers away if this is the only disc available. Image's Note: Hellraiser currently appears only in Arrow Video's Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box. An individual Blu-ray release will be available in 2016. Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser - actor Sean Chapman talks candidly about playing the character of Frank Cotton in Barker's original

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Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser actor Sean Chapman talks candidly about playing the character of Frank Cotton in Barker s original Introducing the world to the iconic Pinhead and his sadistic band of Cenobites, Hellraiser became an instant genre classic upon release and remains one of the most frighteningly original visions in horror. Stephen King was once famously quoted as saying, "I have seen the future of horror...his name is Clive Barker." That future was realised in 1987 with the release of Barker's directorial debut Hellraiser. indivisible. Franks's physical body is torn apart by the Cenobites and their hellish torture devices.

There is a tiny box that can temporarily open the gates of Hell. When it does the box also summons its keepers, the cenobites, and they do some really bad things to its owner. The film never really bothers to explain where the box came from or how long it has been around.

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For more about Hellraiser and the Hellraiser Blu-ray release, see Hellraiser Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on November 6, 2011 where this Blu-ray release scored 2.5 out of 5. Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser - in this archival featurette, Sean Chapman (Frank) discusses his contribution to Hellraiser and Clive Barker's vision and working methods. The featurette was produced by Nucleus Films. In English, not subtitled. (27 min). Hellraiser: Resurrection vintage featurette including interviews with Clive Barker, actors Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence, special make-up effects artist Bob Keen and others The biggest difference right off the bat between the two competing editions of Hellraiser is Image's ditching of Anchor Bay's Dolby TrueHD 5.1 closeup of an ashtray full of maggots is gut-churning disgusting thanks to the high level of fine detailing. Colors are fair; the movie has always hadpresentation is fairly front heavy, though music in various spots -- for instance in chapter four -- does make for a nice, spacious, immersive experience. compression issues, and the like are mostly non-factors. The most noticeable area of separation between the Image and Anchor Bay releases is clearly Hellraiser: Resurection - an archival featurette with clips from interviews with Clive Barker, special effects designer Bob Keen, Doug Bradley, composer Christopher Young, and special effects artist Steve Johnson, amongst others. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).

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Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser brand new version of the definitive documentary on the making of Hellraiser, featuring interviews with key cast and crew members down areas of the house. Gore effects -- dismembered body parts, torn flesh, and various blood-soaked odds and ends -- are highly detailed, and even a The big question with this release, however, is how it compares to Anchor Bay's fine and, unfortunately, out-of-print release. While the two are in many ways comparable, the Anchor Bay release the film remains a popular and perhaps even quintessential film because of its relentless, grotesque,skimpy inclusion of just the film's trailer. For viewers who just want to watch Hellraiser in 1080p, the Image disc is a good option, but viewers