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Hellraiser (1987): We have such sights to show you #32

This week, Richard and Angeles open the box—and what comes out is Hellraiser (1987), Clive Barker’s gnarly, sensual, and nightmarishly iconic dive into flesh, fear, and forbidden desire. We break down this horror classic scene by scene, exploring how Barker’s vision gave birth to one of the most original horror mythologies of all time. From Frank’s skinless resurrection to the Cenobites’ twisted sense of pleasure, we peel back every layer (literally) of this boundary-breaking horror film. 🔩 In this episode: Full breakdown of Hellraiser (1987) Clive Barker’s exploration of pain, pleasure & body horror The origin and lore of Pinhead and the Cenobites Practical effects, gore, and the art of unsettling visuals Viana’s Review Corner – Her reaction to chain-ripping BDSM demons Spoof Ad: If you've ever thought horror couldn’t be horny and horrific, Hellraiser is here to prove you wrong. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly deep dives into horror classics, underrated gems, and genre insanity—always with humor, insight, and a little blood on the mic. Subscribe and suffer with us.
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11 Nov 2024

This week, Richard and Angeles open the box—and what comes out is Hellraiser (1987), Clive Barker’s gnarly, sensual, and nightmarishly iconic dive into flesh, fear, and forbidden desire.

We break down this horror classic scene by scene, exploring how Barker’s vision gave birth to one of the most original horror mythologies of all time. From Frank’s skinless resurrection to the Cenobites’ twisted sense of pleasure, we peel back every layer (literally) of this boundary-breaking horror film.

🔩 In this episode:

  • Full breakdown of Hellraiser (1987)

  • Clive Barker’s exploration of pain, pleasure & body horror

  • The origin and lore of Pinhead and the Cenobites

  • Practical effects, gore, and the art of unsettling visuals

  • Viana’s Review Corner – Her reaction to chain-ripping BDSM demons

  • Spoof Ad:

If you've ever thought horror couldn’t be horny and horrific, Hellraiser is here to prove you wrong.

🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly deep dives into horror classics, underrated gems, and genre insanity—always with humor, insight, and a little blood on the mic. Subscribe and suffer with us.

This week, Richard and Angeles open the box—and what comes out is Hellraiser (1987), Clive Barker’s gnarly, sensual, and nightmarishly iconic dive into flesh, fear, and forbidden desire. We break down this horror classic scene by scene, exploring how Barker’s vision gave birth to one of the most original horror mythologies of all time. From Frank’s skinless resurrection to the Cenobites’ twisted sense of pleasure, we peel back every layer (literally) of this boundary-breaking horror film. 🔩 In this episode: Full breakdown of Hellraiser (1987) Clive Barker’s exploration of pain, pleasure & body horror The origin and lore of Pinhead and the Cenobites Practical effects, gore, and the art of unsettling visuals Viana’s Review Corner – Her reaction to chain-ripping BDSM demons Spoof Ad: If you've ever thought horror couldn’t be horny and horrific, Hellraiser is here to prove you wrong. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession delivers weekly deep dives into horror classics, underrated gems, and genre insanity—always with humor, insight, and a little blood on the mic. Subscribe and suffer with us.