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Hellraiser AKA Clive Barker's Hellraiser (Blu-ray) (1987)
He'll tear your soul apart.Director: Clive Barker
Year of Copyright: 1987
Year of Production: 1986
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence, moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000) -
Extras:"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K restoration approved by director of photography Robin Vidgeon.
Comes with a reversible cover.
Also available in:
- Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box with "Hellbound: Hellraiser II", "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth", and a bonus disc.
- a limited edition steelbook. -
Easter eggs:Go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:24)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in a Horror Classics Double Feature with "Hellbound: Hellraiser II".
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Extras:DISC ONE: Hellraiser
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by critics Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
(2) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(3) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence, moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Power of Imagination" 2023 discussion with film scholars Sorcha Ní Fhlainn and Karmel Kniprath (58:14)
"Unboxing Hellraiser" 2023 visual essay by genre author Alexandra Benedict (21:53)
"The Pursuit of Possibilities" 2023 discussion with horror authors Paula D. Ashe and Eric LaRocca (40:57)
"Flesh is a Trap" 2023 visual essay by genre author Guy Adams (18:19)
Behind the Scenes:
- 2023 Introduction by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (10:30)
- Extended Clive Barker 1987 EPK (4:49)
- Extended Andrew Robinson 1987 EPK (4:24)
- Extended Claire Higgins 1987 EPK (3:18)
- Extended Ashley Laurence 1987 EPK (3:07)
- Extended Creatures & Effects 1987 EPK (9:28)
- Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (6:00)
Archival Special Features:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:22)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:09)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (12:32)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (24:27)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (1:37)
4 TV Spots (2:13 in total)
Image Galleries:
- Image Gallery (52 pages)
- First Draft Screenplay (116 pages)
- Final Draft Screenplay (97 pages)
DISC TWO: Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC FOUR: Hellraiser: Bloodline -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:All 4 films feature 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipbox and a 200-page hardback book entitled Ages of Desire featuring a writing from Clive Barker archivists Phil and Sarah Stokes. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Hellraiser"
(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52)
DISC TWO
* Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE
* Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC FOUR
* Clive Barker Legacy
Clive Barker Short Films:
- "Salome" (with optional introduction) (27:44)
- "The Forbidden" (with optional introduction) (50:03)
"Books of Blood and Beyond" 2015 featurette (19:25)
"Hellraiser: Evolutions" 2015 documentary (48:17)
"The Hellraiser Chronicles: A Question of Faith" 2005 short (with optional commentary) (31:40) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc boxed set which also includes a 200 page book, 5 art cards, and a fold-out reversible poster.
All 3 films feature 2K restorations. -
Easter eggs:1. On disc 1, go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
2. On disc 2, go to Special Features and scroll down to "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellbound", then scroll right to highlight "TV Spots", and then scroll right again to access the original soundtrack promo for "Hellbound: Hellraiser II". -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000) -
Extras:"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K restoration approved by director of photography Robin Vidgeon.
Comes with a reversible cover.
Also available in Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box with "Hellbound: Hellraiser II", "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth", and a bonus disc. -
Easter eggs:Go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:24)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: Hellraiser
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by critics Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
(2) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(3) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence, moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Power of Imagination" 2023 discussion with film scholars Sorcha Ní Fhlainn and Karmel Kniprath (58:14)
"Unboxing Hellraiser" 2023 visual essay by genre author Alexandra Benedict (21:53)
"The Pursuit of Possibilities" 2023 discussion with horror authors Paula D. Ashe and Eric LaRocca (40:57)
"Flesh is a Trap" 2023 visual essay by genre author Guy Adams (18:19)
Behind the Scenes:
- 2023 Introduction by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (10:30)
- Extended Clive Barker 1987 EPK (4:49)
- Extended Andrew Robinson 1987 EPK (4:24)
- Extended Claire Higgins 1987 EPK (3:18)
- Extended Ashley Laurence 1987 EPK (3:07)
- Extended Creatures & Effects 1987 EPK (9:28)
- Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (6:00)
Archival Special Features:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:22)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:09)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (12:32)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (24:27)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (1:37)
4 TV Spots (2:13 in total)
Image Galleries:
- Image Gallery (52 pages)
- First Draft Screenplay (116 pages)
- Final Draft Screenplay (97 pages)
DISC TWO: Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC FOUR: Hellraiser: Bloodline -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:All 4 films feature 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipbox and a 200-page hardback book entitled Ages of Desire featuring a writing from Clive Barker archivists Phil and Sarah Stokes. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Hellraiser"
(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52)
DISC TWO
* Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE
* Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC FOUR
* Clive Barker Legacy
Clive Barker Short Films:
- "Salome" (with optional introduction) (27:44)
- "The Forbidden" (with optional introduction) (50:03)
"Books of Blood and Beyond" 2015 featurette (19:25)
"Hellraiser: Evolutions" 2015 documentary (48:17)
"The Hellraiser Chronicles: A Question of Faith" 2005 short (with optional commentary) (31:40) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-disc boxed set which also includes a 200 page book, 5 art cards, and a fold-out reversible poster.
All 3 films feature 2K restorations. -
Easter eggs:1. On disc 1, go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
2. On disc 2, go to Special Features and scroll down to "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellbound", then scroll right to highlight "TV Spots", and then scroll right again to access the original soundtrack promo for "Hellbound: Hellraiser II". -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
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Extras:"Fast Film Facts" pop-up feature
Featurettes:
– Play All (73:28 in total):
–– "Mr. Cotton I Presume?" 2007 interview with star Andrew Robinson (16:13)
–– "Actress from Hell" 2007 interview with star Ashley Laurence (11:58)
–– "Hellcomposer" 2007 interview with composer Christopher Young (18:19)
–– Hellraiser: Resurrection (24:25)
–– Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser (12:32)
Trailers & TV Spots:
– Play All (8:41 in total)
–– U.S. R-Rated Trailer (1:29)
–– U.S. G-Rated Trailer (1:34)
–– International Trailer (3:28)
–– TV Spot #1 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #2 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #3 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #4 (0:32)
Still Galleries:
– Behind the Scenes (3:16)
– Make Up & SFX Photos (2:24)
– Promotional Material (1:52)
– Storyboards (3:03)
BD Live
BD-ROM Features:
– First Draft Screenplay
– Final Draft Screenplay -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A trailer for Anchor Bay on Blu-ray plays before the menu.
Also available in:
- A double feature with "Children of the Corn 25th Anniversary Edition" (also OOP).
- the Hellraiser Lament Configuration Puzzle Box set with the 20th Anniversary Edition DVDs of "Hellraiser" and "Hellbound: Hellraiser II" (also OOP). -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
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Extras:"Hellraiser Resurrection" 2000 featurette (24:25)
"Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" 2004 featurette (12:32)
1987 On set interview with Clive Barker (5:56) -
Subtitles:English, English HoH, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reissue, replaces the original bare-bones release.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
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Extras:"Fast Film Facts" pop-up feature
Featurettes:
– Play All (73:28 in total):
–– "Mr. Cotton I Presume?" 2007 interview with star Andrew Robinson (16:13)
–– "Actress from Hell" 2007 interview with star Ashley Laurence (11:58)
–– "Hellcomposer" 2007 interview with composer Christopher Young (18:19)
–– Hellraiser: Resurrection (24:25)
–– Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser (12:32)
Trailers & TV Spots:
– Play All (8:41 in total)
–– U.S. R-Rated Trailer (1:29)
–– U.S. G-Rated Trailer (1:34)
–– International Trailer (3:28)
–– TV Spot #1 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #2 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #3 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #4 (0:32)
Still Galleries:
– Behind the Scenes (3:16)
– Make Up & SFX Photos (2:24)
– Promotional Material (1:52)
– Storyboards (3:03)
BD Live
BD-ROM Features:
– First Draft Screenplay
– Final Draft Screenplay -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A trailer for Anchor Bay on Blu-ray plays before the menu.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* "Hellraiser"
Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
Music and Effects Track
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (6 mins)
Director and Actor Interviews (10 mins)
"Hellraiser: Resurrection" 2000 featurette (SD, 24:26)
"Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" 2004 interview (13 mins)
"Actress from Hell" 2007 interview with star Ashley Laurence (HD, 12 mins)
"Mr. Cotton I Presume?" 2007 interview with star Andrew Robinson (HD, 16 mins)
"Hellcomposer" 2007 interview with composer Christopher Young (HD, 19 mins)
Promotion Archive (22 mins):
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Merchandising Promo
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
* Hellraiser
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC FOUR (DVD Copy)
*Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC FIVE (Blu-ray)
*Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC SIX (DVD Copy)
*Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC SEVEN (Blu-ray)
"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (86 mins)
"Leviathan: The Story of Hellbound: Hellraiser II" 2015 documentary (116 mins)
"Hell on Earth: The Story of Hellraiser III" 2015 documentary (32 mins)
"The Toymaker: The History of the Cube" featurette (13 mins)
DISC EIGHT (DVD)
"Salome" 1973 short (with optional introduction) (27 mins)
"The Forbidden" 1978 short (with optional introduction) (48 mins)
"Positive Material to The Forbidden" featurette (9 mins) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited to 2,000 copies.
All extras are in English with optional German subtitles.
Packaged in a slipbox with 4 2-disc digi-pack cases (the first 3 containing a Blu-ray and DVD copy of each respected film and the last one featuring the respected Blu-ray and DVD bonus discs).
Comes with the 160-page book "Beyond Hellraiser" (in German). -
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Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The disc includes no main menu or pop-up menu. After the film is finished the disc stops automatically.
Trailers for "Halloween II", "Drag Me To Hell", and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" play before the film. -
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Extras:* "Hellraiser" (89:31)
* "Hellbound: Hellraiser II" (94:57)
* "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" (89:16)
"Hellraiser" extras:
- Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:58)
- Photo Gallery (1:35)
- Trailers:
-- Theatrical Trailer (1:33)
-- Red Band Trailer (1:32)
-- International Trailer (3:21)
- TV Spots:
-- TV Spot 1 (0:33)
-- TV Spot 2 (0:31)
-- TV Spot 3 (0:30)
-- TV Spot 4 (0:32)
"Hellbound: Hellraiser II" extras:
- 1988 On-set Interviews:
-- Clive Barker (3:18)
-- Cast and Crew (4:45)
- Deleted Surgeon Scene (4:38)
- Behind the Scenes Footage (1:51)
- Photo Gallery (0:55)
- TV Spots:
-- TV Spot 1 (0:32)
-- TV Spot 2 (0:31)
- Red Band Trailer (1:37)
- Soundtrack Promo (0:31)
"Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" extras
- 1992 Electronic Press Kit (5:16)
- Theatrical Trailer (1:47) -
Subtitles:Swedish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 MPEG-2
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 1080i 50hz, in English with no subtitles.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
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Extras:"Fast Film Facts" pop-up feature
Featurettes:
– Play All (73:28 in total):
–– "Mr. Cotton I Presume?" 2007 interview with star Andrew Robinson (16:13)
–– "Actress from Hell" 2007 interview with star Ashley Laurence (11:58)
–– "Hellcomposer" 2007 interview with composer Christopher Young (18:19)
–– Hellraiser: Resurrection (24:25)
–– Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser (12:32)
Trailers & TV Spots:
– Play All (8:41 in total):
–– U.S. R-Rated Trailer (1:29)
–– U.S. G-Rated Trailer (1:34)
–– International Trailer (3:28)
–– TV Spot #1 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #2 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #3 (0:32)
–– TV Spot #4 (0:32)
Still Galleries:
– Behind the Scenes (3:16)
– Make Up & SFX Photos (2:24)
– Promotional Material (1:52)
– Storyboards (3:03)
BD Live
BD-ROM Features:
– First Draft Screenplay
– Final Draft Screenplay -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Hellraiser Resurrection" 2000 featurette (24:24)
“Mr. Cotton I Presume?” 2007 interview with star Andrew Robinson (16:11)
“Actress from Hell” 2007 interview with star Ashley Laurence (11:57)
“Hellcomposer” 2007 interview with composer Christopher Young (18:09)
“Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" 2004 featurette (12:30)
Still Galleries:
- Behind the Scenes (3:15)
- Make Up & SFX Photos (2:23)
Advertising Campaign (3:07)
Trailers & TV Spots:
- Trailer 1 (1:27)
- Trailer 2 (1:32)
- Trailer 3 (3:26)
- Teaser 1 (0:31)
- Teaser 2 (0:30)
- Teaser 3 (0:30) -
Subtitles:Spanish (Castilian) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000) -
Extras:"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Maser Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K restoration approved by director of photography Robin Vidgeon.
Comes with a reversible cover.
Also available in:
- Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box with "Hellbound: Hellraiser II", "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth", and a bonus disc.
- the Hellraiser Trilogy set with "Hellbound: Hellraiser II", and "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" with three keep cases in a box. -
Easter eggs:Go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
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Extras:DISC ONE: Hellraiser
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by critics Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
(2) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(3) Audio Commentary by writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence, moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Power of Imagination" 2023 discussion with film scholars Sorcha Ní Fhlainn and Karmel Kniprath (58:14)
"Unboxing Hellraiser" 2023 visual essay by genre author Alexandra Benedict (21:53)
"The Pursuit of Possibilities" 2023 discussion with horror authors Paula D. Ashe and Eric LaRocca (40:57)
"Flesh is a Trap" 2023 visual essay by genre author Guy Adams (18:19)
Behind the Scenes:
- 2023 Introduction by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (10:30)
- Extended Clive Barker 1987 EPK (4:49)
- Extended Andrew Robinson 1987 EPK (4:24)
- Extended Claire Higgins 1987 EPK (3:18)
- Extended Ashley Laurence 1987 EPK (3:07)
- Extended Creatures & Effects 1987 EPK (9:28)
- Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (6:00)
Archival Special Features:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:22)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:09)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (12:32)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (24:27)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (1:37)
4 TV Spots (2:13 in total)
Image Galleries:
- Image Gallery (52 pages)
- First Draft Screenplay (116 pages)
- Final Draft Screenplay (97 pages)
DISC TWO: Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:All 4 films feature 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipbox and a 200-page hardback book entitled Ages of Desire featuring a writing from Clive Barker archivists Phil and Sarah Stokes. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Hellraiser"
(1.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker (1996)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins (2000)
"Leviathan – The Story of Hellraiser" 2015 documentary (89:17)
Featurettes:
- "Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser" (26:24)
- "Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score" (18:11)
- "Hellraiser: Resurrection’ (SD, 24:26)
- ‘Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser’ (SD, 12:31)
Original 1987 Electronic Press Kit (5:57)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
- Red Band Trailer (1:36)
- International Trailer (3:27)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot 1 (0:34)
- TV Spot 2 (0:32)
- TV Spot 3 (0:32)
- TV Spot 4 (0:33)
Image Gallery (0:52)
DISC TWO
* Hellbound: Hellraiser II
DISC THREE
* Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
DISC FOUR
* Clive Barker Legacy
Clive Barker Short Films:
- "Salome" (with optional introduction) (27:44)
- "The Forbidden" (with optional introduction) (50:03)
"Books of Blood and Beyond" 2015 featurette (19:25)
"Hellraiser: Evolutions" 2015 documentary (48:17)
"The Hellraiser Chronicles: A Question of Faith" 2005 short (with optional commentary) (31:40) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Maser Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:All 3 films feature 2K restorations.
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Easter eggs:1. On disc 1, go to the Special Features menu, scroll right, and highlight "Original EPK" and then scroll right again to access the original New World VHS intro and outro (the latter showcasing all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise).
2. On disc 2, go to Special Features and scroll down to "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellbound", then scroll right to highlight "TV Spots", and then scroll right again to access the original soundtrack promo for "Hellbound: Hellraiser II". -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow US/UK/Canada "Scarlet Box" and "Quartet of Torment" releases for the additional and differing contextual material. Do note, the German Turbine release includes exclusive extras while the Anchor Bay releases feature a trivia track.
Please see our review of the Arrow release for a visual comparison of that film with the Anchor Bay/Starz Blu-ray release.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:20).
- Blu-ray A America- Image Entertainment - No cuts (93:21).
- Blu-ray A Quartet Of Torment America- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:21)
- Blu-ray A The Scarlet Box America- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:20).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Canada- Image Entertainment - No cuts (93:21).
- Blu-ray A Quartet Of Torment Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:21)
- Blu-ray A The Scarlet Box Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:20).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (93:22).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (93:22).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (93:22).
- Blu-ray ALL Hellraiser Trilogy Black Box Germany- Turbine - No cuts. Additional footage has been restored to the ending (93 mins).
- Blu-ray ALL Holland- E1 Entertainment - No cuts (93:24).
- Blu-ray ALL I II III Sweden- Studio S - No cuts (89:31 - 25fps).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts.
- Blu-ray B Spain- Tribanda - No cuts (93:17).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:20).
- Blu-ray B Quartet Of Torment United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:21)
- Blu-ray B The Scarlet Box United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (93:20).
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 18/04/09
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 28/09/24UPDATE LOG:
06/09/11: Addition of the US Image release.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
03/09/13: Added note on availability for US Image release.
05/05/14: Addition of the Australian release.
26/10/15: Addition of the Arrow Films release.
18/11/15: capsaholic.
22/05/16: Addition of Arrow Trilogy.
18/12/16: Addition of the US Arrow release.
23/12/17: Addition of the German Trilogy box set.
18/12/16: Added additional Easter Egg to Arrow release and Updated Overall.
28/12/16: Added info on how to access Arrow Easter Eggs.
02/04/17: Removed OOP notes in line with guidelines.
16/07/19: Added Sweden.
26/05/20: Added Spain.
19/10/21: Clean-up, added single-disc Arrow US release and updated the UK trilogy set to a single-disc release as the film is available to now buy on its own in the US and UK.
04/11/23: Addition of the Quartet of Torment box set and the Canadian releases.
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