Comments on: New Hellraiser Movie Is A ‘Reboot,’ NOT A ‘Remake’

By: J

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:57:31 +0000

They should make another

By: LaToya

LaToya — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:29:09 +0000

Even though I am not a huge fan of remakes, I am a huge fan of the original Hellraiser, and I must admit that I’m interested to see what new spin they’ll put on it. I also have a couple bits of casting that I must suggest:
Lead Cenobite: Kevin Durand
Barbie Cenobite: Lady Gaga
Thats all I got for now. LOLs at the latter choice! Since they may be adhering more to the novel, they may remove Kirsty’s character entirely. So have fun and don’t f**k up the franchise anymore than it has been already!!

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By: Il Nuovo Pinhead

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By: jason

jason — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:52:28 +0000

as long as they make this one dark and stay away from the cheesy way the later films were put together. i was terrified at the first and then were absolutely embarrassed by the later films. the things hollywood does to a faith full following is absurd.

By: TF

TF — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:45:03 +0000

ooooh! will rob zombie remake Basket case???? lol

By: B Ryan

B Ryan — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:05:37 +0000

A remake or reboot won’t matter..as long as the dark and dry wit is retained, AND they explore the boundries of pleasure and pain. They will have captured Hellraiser in it’s essense. Plus there has got to be a tall slender actor out ther who can provide the proper persona. I am excited and massively anxious for the next installment. Plus when dealing with an extradimensional demon, continuity can be ripped apart by by the chains of pleasure and hooks of pain.

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By: Psychlo-Sarin

Psychlo-Sarin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:38:19 +0000

“Also, I must say that Pinhead brought a dark grace to death and gore that is unmatched in the other classics…

However, without Doug Bradley as Pinhead, well, it’s gonna take someone special to pull this one off. He brought fear with grace, and made flesh ripping a delight; those are some mighty shoes to fill.”

I couldn’t agree more. No comparission can be made between Jason, Freddy, Michael and the Cenobites. Firstly, The realm of horror each embody are entirely different and secondly, the cenobites (Specificaly Angelique and Pinhead) maintain an elegance in what they do which is admirable considering the drivel that is labelled “horror” these days.

The last two Hellraiser movies were dispappointing…But hopefully the new installment will be interesting. I’m very disappointed that Doug Bradley won’t be Pinhead and I sincerely hope they at least use his voice but I’m confident that if the right people are behind the movie then it’ll be a credit to the Hellraiser legacy.

I wasn’t keen on the new attire for the Cenobites though, I hope they stay with militant…Or “bondage” type attire as it seems more fitting. Within the chaos of Hell there is structure…That was one of the dounding principles of what made the other movies as successful as they were.

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By: tomstrishe

tomstrishe — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:52:26 +0000

i was a small girl the first time i saw hellraiser and i have been hooked ever since,though it gave me horrible nightmares for a bit of time, i followed the storyline faithfully, the first 4 are my favorite, i am seriously lookin forward to the “remake” or “reboot” whichever and prey they get doug bradley back, no one could or should deserve the honor of having those pins upon their head….!! forever PINHEAD…aka Doug Bradley…may they forever reign supreme in the world of horror cinema….!!!! oh, and does anyone know when the new one hits…?

By: Rustynail

Rustynail — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:40:14 +0000

im sorry but i dont care how bad the hellraiser franchise got as long as it had doug bradley as pinhead. those are some painful shoes to fill. i will see it, but whomever they pick better give me goosebumps.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:00:32 +0000

I like Ross’ definition of the difference between a reboot and a remake:

Remake = One shot, single movie.

Reboot = Remake, with the intent to create sequels.

Vic

By: SK47

SK47 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:45:15 +0000

Sorry, there was more to it…
my idea of a remake and a reboot is like what Ross writes, but from reading the director’s idea of what he wants to do, it seems it is more like a remake than a reboot.

By: SK47

SK47 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:43:33 +0000

The way I see the differences between a “remake” and “reboot”, if you are doing an entirely different story but using one or more of the principle characters then it is a reboot, example being Batman Begins.
But if you are just retelling the same story used in the original with your own bits added in, then it is a remake.

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By: almanza

almanza — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:57:32 +0000

idk why pinheads allways been a favorate of mine

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:22:11 +0000

I think that good concepts in horror should never die; and, fresh takes should be welcomed. We live in a highly dynamic age that should keep these spirits alive, or undead, as it were.

Also, I must say that Pinhead brought a dark grace to death and gore that is unmatched in the other classics (Myers, Voorhees and Krueger – will always be awesome), as well as one of the more involved canons, with the history of hell/Le Marchand’s history told in the comics, the “Hellbound Heart” novel, as well as the eight movies. While the general public cannot believe there was another made, as a fan I can say that the explorations of the cenobite lore was interesting and fun (although the deadliest aspect of most of them was the acting and direction!).

I would really like to see Hellraiser revived in a comic, but a movie could be cool. However, without Doug Bradley as Pinhead, well, it’s gonna take someone special to pull this one off. He brought fear with grace, and made flesh ripping a delight; those are some mighty shoes to fill.

Thanks for the heads up Ross!

Mark

By: Darren seeley

Darren seeley — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:19:06 +0000

Maybe Children Of The Corn is next.
Or the People Under The Stairs.
Dr. Giggles!
Or how ’bout a remake of Clive Barker’s own Rawhead Rex?

Naw, let’s go for Hellraiser. Vin Diesel as Pinhead.
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha