Pinhead and his Cenobite gang are realizing the Lemarchand boxes no longer generate the kind of suffering they crave in a world ruled by technology. Changing tactics, their new approach draws the attention of Detectives Sean and David Carter who believe a serial killer is on the loose in their town.
Damon Carney (Sean), Randy Wayne (David), Alexandra Harris (Christine), Paul Taylor (Pinhead), Gary Tunnicliffe (Auditor), Heather Langenkamp (Landlady), Jeff Fenter (Carl), Rheagan Wallace (Alison), Helena Donald (Jophiel).
There is a lot going on in Hellraiser: Judgement. Pinhead's new approach is to deliver judgement upon sinners disguised as a reward which feeds their desires. Simultaneously he is also battling Jophiel, and angel with some implied power over the Cenobite's. In case that wasn't enough, some family drama between brothers Damon and Randy over Alison helps drive the storyline. Sadly, this sounds better than it is. The film feels thinly contrived to support the gruesome horror, lacks continuity or depth, and adds next to nothing to the franchise.
Acting was decent with Carney and Wayne both delivering well. Harris was good in a role that felt largely undefined. Taylor was enjoyable, as was Tunnicliffe in one of the more disturbing roles in the film. Donald was solid though her character never achieved much depth. The remainder of the supporting cast did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild and felt sparse compared to previous films. Costuming and CGI were both nicely done. Dialogue was okay but could have added a lot more depth to the film. Sound is okay.
If you enjoy gruesome horror, Hellraiser: Judgement definitely has some scenes you should enjoy. If however you are a franchise fan, or like a solid plot with your horror, you may be disappointed with this one.
With nudity, fairly explicit sexuality, plenty of violence and gore including unusual use of a dog, foul language, and many disturbing images, save this for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.1.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Cult Horror
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Damon Carney (Sean), Randy Wayne (David), Alexandra Harris (Christine), Paul Taylor (Pinhead), Gary Tunnicliffe (Auditor), Heather Langenkamp (Landlady), Jeff Fenter (Carl), Rheagan Wallace (Alison), Helena Donald (Jophiel).
There is a lot going on in Hellraiser: Judgement. Pinhead's new approach is to deliver judgement upon sinners disguised as a reward which feeds their desires. Simultaneously he is also battling Jophiel, and angel with some implied power over the Cenobite's. In case that wasn't enough, some family drama between brothers Damon and Randy over Alison helps drive the storyline. Sadly, this sounds better than it is. The film feels thinly contrived to support the gruesome horror, lacks continuity or depth, and adds next to nothing to the franchise.
Acting was decent with Carney and Wayne both delivering well. Harris was good in a role that felt largely undefined. Taylor was enjoyable, as was Tunnicliffe in one of the more disturbing roles in the film. Donald was solid though her character never achieved much depth. The remainder of the supporting cast did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild and felt sparse compared to previous films. Costuming and CGI were both nicely done. Dialogue was okay but could have added a lot more depth to the film. Sound is okay.
If you enjoy gruesome horror, Hellraiser: Judgement definitely has some scenes you should enjoy. If however you are a franchise fan, or like a solid plot with your horror, you may be disappointed with this one.
With nudity, fairly explicit sexuality, plenty of violence and gore including unusual use of a dog, foul language, and many disturbing images, save this for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.1.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Cult Horror
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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