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Sequels tend to fall short when compared to their originals. This is even truer of a statement in the horror genre. However, Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) gave a big, fat middle finger to this trend and surpassed the greatness of Hellraiser by leaps and bounds. As a fan of the franchise, it is …
Read More »Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)
HELLRAISER – ABOVE AND BEYOND THE LIMITATIONS OF HORROR PopHorror is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hellraiser, which debuted in theaters on September 18, 1987. This cult classic goes to the limits of horror and takes you beyond. The movie is unique within the genre, and the images are unlike …
Read More »Murder Mystery: Who Killed My Franchise?
Sequels are a bit of a taboo subject in the horror community. There are the fans who love them and those that find them to be completely unnecessary additions. Myself, I love sequels to stories I’m not ready to let go of. I like the faster pace, the bigger body …
Read More »Interview With ‘Hellraiser: Judgement’s’ Paul T. Taylor
Paul T. Taylor is the latest individual that will be donning the lead cenobite’s gear in the upcoming Hellraiser film. I know…. I know… I thought the same thing at first. No one can possibly live up to Doug Bradley’s iconic performance that shaped the role so perfectly. Let’s hold …
Read More »Tommy Jarvis: The Luckiest and Most Likely Jason Voorhees Survivor
The character of Tommy Jarvis from the Friday the 13th films is not particularly simple. Before clashing with Jason Voorhees, the young Tommy (Corey Feldman) already had an interesting personality. In addition to creating neat masks and exhibiting skills as an auto mechanic, he seemed to have a decent grasp of …
Read More »Happy Birthday, Mr. Cenobite! Doug Bradley Turns 62
I may be slightly biased, but some birthdays tend to be a little more legendary than others. Today, September 7, 2016, is our favorite Cenobite Doug Bradley’s 62nd birthday! Let’s look at the life of the man who has made a difference in the lives of us horror fiends for …
Read More »Looking Back On the Masterpiece That Is ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)
Out of all horror movies that have been released over the years, I’m still a sucker for anything ‘80s. 1987 specifically was a great year; not only was it the year I was born, but it was also the year that a ton of scary flicks came out. For me, …
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