Hellraiser

1987 horror film directed by Clive Barker
Movie film Q1162728
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Hellraiser is a horror film[1][2] that adapts its story from a novel[1][2]. It belongs to the body horror film[1][2] sub-genre, emphasizing grotesque physical transformation and visceral terror.

Hellraiser

Summary

Hellraiser is a film[1]. Hellraiser ranks in the top 0.76% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,858 views/month, #719 of 94,065).[2]

Key Facts

  • Hellraiser's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Hellraiser was directed by Clive Barker[4].
  • Clive Barker wrote the screenplay for Hellraiser[5].
  • Hellraiser's composer is recorded as Christopher Young[6].
  • Hellraiser's genre is horror film[7].
  • Hellraiser's genre is film based on a novel[8].
  • Hellraiser's genre is body horror film[9].
  • Hellraiser's based on is recorded as The Hellbound Heart[10].
  • Hellraiser was followed by Hellbound: Hellraiser II[11].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Ashley Laurence[12].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Andrew Robinson[13].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Sean Chapman[14].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Doug Bradley[15].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Grace Kirby[16].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Oliver Smith[17].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Simon Bamford[18].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Clare Higgins[19].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Nicholas Vince[20].
  • A cast member of Hellraiser was Oliver Parker[21].
  • Hellraiser was produced by Christopher Figg[22].
  • Among the performers on Hellraiser was Christopher Young[23].
  • Hellraiser's director of photography is recorded as Robin Vidgeon[24].
  • The original language of Hellraiser was English[25].
  • Hellraiser was distributed by video on demand[26].
  • Hellraiser's review score is recorded as 6.5/10[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Among the performers on Hellraiser was Christopher Young[23]. Hellraiser was produced by Christopher Figg[22]. Hellraiser was directed by Clive Barker[4]. Clive Barker wrote the screenplay for Hellraiser[5]. Cast members include Ashley Laurence[12], Andrew Robinson[13], Sean Chapman[14], Doug Bradley[15], Grace Kirby[16], and Oliver Smith[17].

Publication

Publication dates include May 13, 1987[28], March 3, 1988[29], September 18, 1987[30], January 29, 1988[31], 1987[32], and September 11, 1987[33]. The original language of Hellraiser was English[25]. Genres include horror film[7], film based on a novel[8], and body horror film[9]. Hellraiser was distributed by video on demand[26].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include supernatural[34], hell[35], resurrection[36], pain[37], and pleasure[38].

Reception

Reviews include 6.5/10[27], 56/100[39], and 71%[40].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Hellraiser was followed by Hellbound: Hellraiser II[11].

Why It Matters

Hellraiser ranks in the top 0.76% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,858 views/month, #719 of 94,065).[2] Hellraiser has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] Hellraiser is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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