New Hellraiser....Old news.

Just like Englund needing to return for the NOES remake.... If Doug Bradley doesn't return as Pinhead/Lead Cenobite, I'm not wasting my time with this fucking nonsense.

I 100% agree I wish they wouldn't remake Hellraiser, this is in my top 5 horror movies and they are probably just going to ruin it.

Don't go see it then.

I wont, if Bradley's not in it. I will if he is.... Some characters can not be played by others, it just would never work.... Some that come to mind are:

Ash by Bruce Campbell

Freddy by Robert Englund

Pinhead by Doug Bradley

Chucky voiced by Brad Douriff


All have the possibility of remakes/sequels, none of which should be replaced. Michael Myers and Jason are a bit more lenient, cuz of the whole mask thing. Though thinking back, I thought they made Michael a little bit TOO big/monstrous in Zombie's Halloween remake.... And who doesn't like Kane Hodder as Jason?

But I'm not bothered by them as much.

Honestly? I wasn't too crazy about any of the Jason flicks he was in. IMO the series was pretty much dead by the time he showed up.

I hear ya bro.... I'm not much of a Jason fan anyway.... But I never hadda problem with Hodder's performances.

I guess I dont have a problem with him either...it's not like that kind of part takes any kind of acting. I really dont get why people make a fuss about who plays Jason or Micheal...any decent stuntman could play either part just as well as anyone else.

Agreed. Some people get picky on that sorta shit though.... I think Hodder was pissed that he wasn't cast for Jason in Freddy vs. Jason.... I figure if he's good at what he does, it shouldn't really matter.

Hodder was only in what, 3 Friday movies? There are like 9, and only the first 3 are any good.

New Hellraiser http://smileydatabase.com/s/912.gif lol yes this is very cool, fantastical http://smileydatabase.com/s/477.pnghttp://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/j...umping0001.gifhttp://smileydatabase.com/s/465.gifhttp://smileydatabase.com/s/486.png

He was in 4. The only actor to play the role more than once.

I'm probably the only one that would love to see "Hellraiser" re-imagined.

One of the most over-rated horror films ever made, IMO.

This doesn't need to be remade, this film is great as it is. I wonder what number the stories are at now. the last time i looked it was 8? If they want to remake something/ do another story with, then make another Phantasm movie.

I totally agree that Hellraiser doesn't need to be remade...

But, to all those who say that Doug Bradley 'MUST' play that particular Cenobite are off a bit I think. Yes Bradley was amazing in Hellraiser 1-8. He's a great actor and great character, but Hellraiser is more than a movie. If they're able to redo the story while remaining somewhat true to 'The Hellbound Heart', and the new actor can portray that particular cenobite (who BTW isn't necessarily the 'lead' cenobite) then I'd love to see it.

Hellraiser is much more than a movie, and to limit it as such limits the legend.

"Hellraiser" remake has director
 

Pascal Laugier Helming Hellraiser
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
October 29, 2008


The Hollywood Reporter says Pascal Laugier (Martyrs) is in final negotiations to write and direct Dimension's re-imagining of Hellraiser, one of horrormeister Clive Barker's best-known creations.

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.

Dimension has been hoping to relaunch the franchise for the past couple of years, first hiring Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo to write and direct a remake then hiring Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton to write a new draft.

"This is a dream project for me," Laugier said. "I know Clive Barker's work very well, and I would never betray what he has done. Fans are expecting a definitive 'Hellraiser,' and I don't want to take that away from them."

Weird...I thought I heard Alexandre Bustillo (Inside) was doing it. I guess I had my frenchies mixed up, haha.

I thought Bustillo would have been great because I thought Inside was awesome. I haven't seen Martyrs yet, though, so I don't have an opinion yet.

-D

Hellraiser
 

Hellraiser remake?....wtf


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887261/

This must REALLY be the year of remakes, right?

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37666

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34876

I looked in all three pages of Upcoming horror and didn't find one.

must be my settings my bad.

Not even going to bother watching it.I love the 1st on and tell you the truth there is no need to remake it and not even looks dated.

If they want to make horror films wish they would look at some of Shaun Hutson Books to make as film in stead of remaking films when there is no need to think directors like to waste money lol

( Never touchin JD again drank to much last night)

If they want to make horror films wish they would look at some of Shaun Hutson Books to make as film in stead of remaking films when there is no need to think directors like to waste money lol

I agree, I used to read alot of Shaun Hutson, even some more of James Herberts books.

If they want to remake this, then i don't have a problem with that.

Fuck that even if Bradley was in it. Fuck this, just like the Children of the corn remake, have like a 5 year old playing issac, fuck the Nightmare remake, will i go see them?? Well of course I'll be too curious I think anybody would but FUCK the movies arnt even that old, I can see some of the 50's movies, just to see a new re-envisioning but man just leave them go.

Bugger that, yet another great film that doesnt need remaking. Stenchofdeath's idea is great, Shawn Hutson books could make seome good films, and why not Richard Laymon too.

You're all judging this movie before even seeing it?

What useless movie critics you'd all make.

:mad:

Ebert only has to watch the first 7 minutes - we're just a step ahead!

Critics are useless anyways. Hey if you like people telling you whats good or not that's your business.

Nevertheless, to ignore a movie based on your love of its previous incarnation is shortsighted. For all anyone knows, this could be better than the first. I won't say that with certainty, but to ignore it, and then comment on it is the definition of ignorance.

If you plan on boycotting the film, try to give a better reason than you really liked the first version.

I would never boycott any of the Hellraiser series, even if it was a hunk of crap remake. I just can't figure out why any one would want to remake it. It does have a decent fan base, but nothing that would gaurantee huge profits. And it's not the most complex story line either. How hard could it be to write an original script that's simply along the same lines as Hellraiser. Sure you wouldn't get to use Pinhead or the puzzle box, but I imagine you could sell just as many tickets to Hellraiser fans.

More Hellraiser on the way!
 

Last week we reported a brand new ‘stand alone’ Hellraiser flick was in the pipeline and gushing towards production.

It isn’t the much-discussed remake but a new entry into the world of sado-masochistic horror where victims have their souls torn apart by a bunch of demons called Cenobites.

The new movie – Hellraiser: Revelations – is being prepped by Victor Garcia from a script by Gary Tunnicliffe and centres on two friends who release the infamous Pinhead into their world and suffer the consequences. Now that is the usual narrative progression of all the series! One of the dudes hopes to swap himself for another unwitting person… again, doesn’t sound so fresh, does it?

Signing up for scares and scars is Australian actress Peta Wilson, who you may remember played the vampiric Mina Harker in Stephen Norrington’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Since its 1987 debut, Hellraiser, based on Clive Barker’s own novella The Hellbound Heart, has spawned eight films with diminishing returns (Hellraiser II: Hellbound is the best). Despite the relative low budgets and general crapness, the Hellraiser franchise remains iconic and memorable due to the power of its creator’s ideas. It’s also really gross. Past directors include Scott ‘Day the Earth Stood Still’ Derrickson and Anthony ‘Mute Witness’ Hickox… although Alan Smithee’s entry rocked!

Martyrs director Pascal Laugier recently abandoned plans to remake the original film and that production remains in limbo. For now we’ll have to make do with direct-to-dvd entries into hell.

Where was that report from?

That's odd because most of what Alan Smithee makes is crap, for some reason. You think he'd quit. Still, I'm proud of my autographed photo of Mister Smithee. I've posted it below.

That franchise needs a reboot. The first two films were both great, in my opinion; then they got progressively worse to the point of being unwatchable.

I love Hellraiser! Its so kinky!

Thanks!..........................

Oh man, I hope they don't crap all over my favorite other dimensional beings.


After Hellraiser 3 it started to go down in my opinion.

i watched Hellraiser for the first time since childhood about 2 years ago while tripping on Mescaline. i have to say it was fucking awesome

Props for that. Psychedelics and I don't get along well so I don't think I could do that.

I haven't seen hell raiser since i was a kid. A lot of the times, when i have liked a horror movie as a kid. It fails when i watch it as a adult. I should go watch it again. To see if it has stood the test of time.