Early reactions to Hellraiser reboot categorize it as its best version from the original

The horror classic of the 80s ‘Hellraiser’, surprised his fans by announcing that he would be back with a reboot and that his premiere is in October of this year 2022. The film, directed by David Bruckner, will be exclusive to the Hulu streaming platform. Now the specialized press has had access to the film and they are already out the first reactions this.

The story of this classic centers on an object known as Lemarchand’s Box that brings with it a three-dimensional puzzle, which once solved opens the door to a demonic dimension. From the cube are summoned terrifying creatures called cenobiteswho are led by a demon named Pinhead.

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Specialized critics applaud this new version of the classic “Hellraiser”

For this new movie ‘Hellraiser’ we have a major change, as now Pinhead, who was played by Doug Bradley in the 1980s, will be played by a woman, actress Jamie Clayton. At first there were several detractors, but with the arrival of the first trailer it seems everyone is satisfied.

With the Halloween season approaching, the specialized press has already been able to witness the new reboot of “Hellraiser” and the vast majority highlight the performance of the cast, especially Clayton. Hunter Bolding’s That hashtag show highlighted the beautiful images of the film.

For his part, Simon Thompson of Variety said that “Hellraiser” is all a nightmare and a admirable return to original aesthetics of the franchise. At the same time, it highlighted the work of director David Bruckner, who creates a hellish landscape with Jamie Clayton’s new Pinhead.

on the podcast Junk food cinemaC. Robert Cargill commented that the film “is a twisted, bloody and excited reinvention that is more like Barker’s prose than any previous film,” noted the presenter, adding that “it expands the mythology without trampling it. It will create a whole new generation of fans. I love it, “concluded Cargill.

On the other hand, the youtuber Cody Leach said this reboot is the best movie from the original. “It’s nice to see a Hellraiser movie that actually treats the Cenobites and their looming menace as the star of the show,” Leach commented, also noting Jamie Clayton’s performance.

Now “Hellraiser” will premiere exclusively on Hulu as part of the Terror Halloween special on October 7th. Probably, the film could be released the same day on Star Plus for Latin America.