The Hellraiser Films And Their Legacy by Paul Kane


The Hellraiser Films And Their Legacy
Title : The Hellraiser Films And Their Legacy
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ISBN : 0786427523
ISBN-10 : 9780786427529
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 255
Publication : First published November 27, 2006

This volume explores not only the cinematic interpretations of the Hellraiser mythos but also its intrusion into other artistic and cultural forms. Beginning with the unconventional sources of Clive Barker's inspiration, the book follows Barker from his pre?Hellraiser cinematic experience through the filming of the horror classic. It examines various themes (such as the undermining of the traditional family unit and the malleability of the flesh) found throughout the film series and the ways in which the representation of these themes changes from film to film. The religious aspects of the films are also discussed. Characters central to the franchise?and the mythos?are examined in detail. Included is a foreword by actor Doug Bradley, who portrayed the infamous Pinhead.

The Hellraiser Films And Their Legacy Reviews

  • Andrewc Ehs

    The Hellbound Heart started it & this explains why...film-wise. Clive Barker helped direct the first film, the scariest entry in the franchise. I liked the foreword by Doug Bradley, he really pours into his part in the films. The Cenobites are probably the creepiest group of creatures on screen. They have terrified audiences ever since their first appearance on screen in 1987's Hellraiser. This is a good insight behind the work it took to bring each film to life. All the work put into the films & this book has paid off. It's the ultimate paged archive of the Hellraiser franchise.

  • Paul Downey

    Superb read

    A thorough and detailed look at the first 8 Hellraisers films and beyond with interviews, anecdotes and behind the scenes photos. A must for Pinhead fans

  • Martha

    Having only watched the first two Hellraiser films, there was only so much I could get from this book. However Paul Kane does a good job with this one, blending thematic discussions with behind the scenes trivia and general information. A pretty good read even for those with a casual enjoyment of the films.

  • Santosh Bhat

    an interesting read about how the hell raiser franchise was made, but the author tries to attach underlying meaning to plots where none exist sometimes.
    I guess only die-hard Clive Barker fans who have watched all the hell raiser movies would rate it higher than 3 stars. The Hell raiser movies are more grotesque and watchable than your average horror franchise ... though I haven't actually watched any except for a bit of Part 3 on YouTube ... rather that is my take-away after reading the book.

  • Aaron the Pink Donut

    This book goes step by step threw each film-giving a good synopsis along with a thorough making of ,social impact, impact to the series and a Thoughtful and in-depth dissection of the mythology and symbology of the films. The book also covers non-film Hellraiser related items (props, comic books, other Clive Barker stuff, etc…). A pretty decent reference book for Fans of the series.

  • Scott

    Nice overview of all the films and then some. I liked the inside info on the making of the films although I would have liked more of a social history approach to the endeavor.

  • Bob James

    Simply the best, greatest, and most comprehensive account and chronicle of the Hellraiser mythology and films ever written.

  • Hadaesia Daemonblade

    A must-read for any Hellraiser fan... when do we get the second edition?

  • Shaun Kirby

    So far a great insight to the Hellraiser films