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Old 10-09-2022, 10:44 PM   #14162
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Hellraiser (2022) - 8/10

What a great return to form for the series. This is OG hellraiser through and through, and they don't shy away from any of the gore the series is known for.

First act is a little slow to get in, but once it picked up I was all in. Theres no replacing Doug Bradley's Pinhead, so it's good that they don't really try, and instead offer a different take on the character. The actress lacks the presence and gravitas of Bradley, but she's creepy and disturbing, and still has her own unique aura of hellish nobility.

Mind you I have a very heavy bias towards horror dealing with hell, demons, and cosmic horror, so a more meticulous veiwer might find more issue with it. But I would put this second only to the original 87 film.
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