"Hellraiser": Pinhead gets a new makeover.

[Paxton]

Following the recent success of the "Halloween" remake, Dimension Films is resurrecting "Hellraiser," one of horrormeister's Clive Barker's best-known creations.

The Weinstein Co.'s genre arm has hired French filmmakers Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo to write and direct the remake.

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.

Based on Barker's critically acclaimed novella "The Hellbound Heart," "Hellraiser" was written and directed by Barker and spawned a lucrative film franchise.

The filmmakers said they had the blessing of Barker to reappropriate his story and also had a playful message to any horror fans aghast at the idea of a remake, "No tears, please; it's a waste of good remaking!"

Dimension's "Halloween" remake, meanwhile, directed by Rob Zombie, grossed more than $57 million. Elsewhere in the horror genre, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes banner is bringing back the "Friday the 13th" franchise.

 

[falconfan]

It's just frustrating to see how dead creativity is in Hollywood.

 

[willsboy84]

It's just frustrating to see how dead creativity is in Hollywood.

i hear they're also re-making Scanners(which could be cool), The Thing, Prom Night, and My Bloody Valentine

The Halloween remake had such potential, but ended up sucking more ass than i couldn've possibly imagined.

 

[Pushyourluck]

Pinhead looks pretty much the same to me. Lots of pins in his head with a bit of mascara around the eye to make him look all haunting.

 

[evilest]

Oh god, please don't do this. He'll end up emo!

 

[Paxton]

I don't remember a thing about Pinhead... guess i'm due for a horror movie marathon!

Just to refresh your memory, here's the trailer from the original 1987 film.

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[KURT10677]

Pinhead looks pretty much the same to me. Lots of pins in his head with a bit of mascara around the eye to make him look all haunting.

Thats not the new picture of him thats the old Hellriser pic, aleast I hope so.

 

[theworldwithout]

I guess they are getting tired of those crappy ones they make on the SciFi channel a few times a year. Sad thing is, those will probably be better than this new version .
This thread makes me want to go watch Hellraiser...It's been a hell of a long time since I sat down and watched one.

 

[Ben_G]

But...but...will Doug Bradley reprise his role as Pinhead?Then there's "Julia"..Clare Higgins was perfect in that role(Major Bitch)..*sigh* oh well, wait n' see how this one turns out i guess.

 

[Spellbound]

I consider myself an avid horror fan, and I just realized that I've never seen Hellraiser. After watching that trailer, I need to see it.

 

[pinest]

I agree with Faconfan.Hollywood needs some new creative thoughts.

 

[Ben_G]

The mood/music of this movie was just creepy...Kirsty's 1st encounter(with Pinhead & the Cenobites) isn't until halfway through the movie.

Clive Barker has said in interviews that he originally intended for Julia to be the major villian..well she ended up being Queen Bitch instead.LOL

Here's that 1st encounter/meetup..

 

[KevinLovesBois]

I don't understand the need to remake "Hellraiser". What I REALLY don't understand is why Michael Bay sees a need to resurrect the "Friday the 13th" franchise. That's stupidity written all over Bay's forehead.

 

[breatheH20]

Lol, what's funny is, Michael Bay could actually make a horrible movie worse... (i.e. Friday the 13th)

Anywho, did anyone see the guys feet running underneath the monster, always makes me giggle

I feel weird when I watch the Hellraiser movies. I'm always slightly repulsed and turned-on lol

 

[Spellbound]

Here's that 1st encounter/meetup..

HOLY SHIT!

Now I REALLY need to see this!

 

[Ben_G]

acidqueen986....get going then! lol

 

[VaseFace808]

Oh geez, Just imagine in 10-15 years we'll be getting remakes of Scream, Child's Play, Candyman, The Sixth Sense, etc LoL

I'll probably go see Hellraiser, because I'm horror movie junkie, But honestly why Friday the 13th...wasn't the big "thing" about the 1st was its ending, & not about the hockey mask/machete wielding icon that we know?

I just don't see how you can "remake" it & not change that part of the film, or not have it expected...doesn't add up well

 

[theworldwithout]

You can find the first one at TV Links. Not the best quality, but it's better than nothing.

 

[Paxton]

Thats not the new picture of him thats the old Hellriser pic, aleast I hope so.

You're right. That's an old picture.

I don't think we will be seeing anything new for at least 6 more months.