Hellraiser Quartet Of Torment 4K UHD [2023] [Region Free]

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It feels like a dime-a-dozen sci-fi feature with interesting concepts but ends up being the “… in space!” sequel that so many horror franchises end up going to, whether it’s Jason X, Leprechaun 4: In Space or Critters 4. It’s a trend that’s dull, uncreative and doesn’t do anything for me. The sequences that take place in the past, during the creation of the puzzle box are new for the series, but really don’t offer much in the way of compelling characters and feel incredibly dull. Nice upgrade over the previous Arrow boxset, which was pretty grain heavy in particular indoor scenes. Newly uncovered workprint version of Hellraiser: Bloodline, with alternate music score and deleted scenes (standard-definition only)

For most fans, myself included, this is one of the weakest entries in the Hellraiser series. Regardless of my thoughts on the film itself, it’s great to see it included for the first time on UHD and Blu-ray in the UK and compared to the prior Blu-ray releases in the States, this is a night and day difference. I’m glad it’s included for completionists and the inclusion of the workprint is neat, giving us a closer look at what could have been, but it’s an unfortunate film to end the collection on. The failures of Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth are often seen as the beginning of the end for the series, the start of a downward spiral that would produce terrible movies. However, Hellraiser IV: Bloodline, the fourth film, actually ends up being much better than its predecessor. This is perhaps due to the involvement of Barker, who returned to help produce the film. Hellraiser IV: Bloodline delves into the history of the series, providing an origin for the Lament Configuration (first named in this film), as well as continuing the story from the end scene from the previous movie, and acting as a final conclusion to the entire series. It does this by telling a story across three separate times in perhaps the boldest move in the series yet. Towards the latter half of the film, we’re introduced into the labyrinthian world of the Cenobites and in my opinion, I think this is where the franchise absolutely peaks with its ambition. While subsequent sequels have interesting concepts and ideas at times, none of them ever come close to offering such an original and twisted design that really gives audiences what they hope for out of a sequel. It’s big, it’s bold and feels fresh, even 35 years later which can’t be said for many films, particularly sequels! The visuals that accompany that last act are truly stunning, especially in these new UHD transfers that deliver an experience unlike any of the other films in the franchise. The Beauty of Suffering – brand new featurette exploring the Cenobites' connection to goth, fetish cultures and BDSM

After the great success of the first film, New World Pictures immediately green-lit a sequel that came out a year later, entitled Hellbound: Hellraiser II. This time, Clive Barker stepped down from the director’s chair and Tony Randell took the reins, after helping out with the production of the first film and even being an uncredited editor. That Rat-Slice Sound – brand new appreciation of composer Christopher Young’s scores for Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II by Guy Adams Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellbound - archival interview about the actor’s return to the role of Frank Cotton Books of Blood and Beyond: The Literary Works of Clive Barker - archival appreciation by horror author David Gatwalk of Barker's written work, from The Books of Blood to The Scarlet Gospels Workprint version of the film, providing a fascinating insight into how it changed during post production – NEW (82 mins, plus 6 mins of additional footage)

a beautifully perverse series of images and characters that have never left the audience's consciousness... Newly uncovered extended Electronic Press Kit (EPK) interviews with Clive Barker and stars Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, and effects artist Bob Keen, shot during the making of Hellraiser, with a new introduction by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman, plus the original 1987 EPK – NEW (41 mins)Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellbound – archival interview with the iconic actor about his second appearance as ‘Pinhead’ The Pursuit of Possibilities, a brand new 60-minute discussion between acclaimed horror authors Paula D. Ashe (We Are Here To Hurt Each Other) and Eric LaRocca (Everything the Dark Eats) celebrating the queerness of Hellraiser and the importance of Clive Barker as a queer writer Nothing new here from Arrow – no new 3D remixes or any such frippery, just a retaining of the original options (and in Hellraiser IIIs case a nice addition) that were always technically solid and deliver it’s terrifying wares very well indeed. Hell Was What They Wanted! - appreciation of Hellbound, the Hellraiser mythos and the work of Clive Barker by horror authors George Daniel Lea (Born in Blood) and Kit Power (The Finite) – NEW (85 mins) Clive Barker is one of British horror’s most iconic figures. Being the man behind the works that would inspire Candyman, Gods and Monsters, Nightbreed, The Midnight Meat Train and most notably, Hellraiser. While my favourite of these is Candyman, one can’t help but find the success of Hellraiser fascinating.

Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellbound - archival interview with the iconic actor about his second appearance as 'Pinhead'Power of Imagination, a brand new 60-minute discussion about Hellraiser and the work of Clive Barker by film scholars Sorcha Ní Fhlainn (editor of Clive Barker: Dark Imaginer) and Karmel Kniprath Unboxing Hellraiser – brand new visual essay celebrating the Lament Configuration by genre author Alexandra Benedict (The Beauty of Murder) Newly uncovered workprint version of the film, providing a fascinating insight into how it changed during post production