All 10 Hellraiser Movies, Ranked Worst To Best

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Clive Barker`s “Hellraiser” series is one of the most recognizable franchises in modern horror history. The gothic horror saga that combined BDSM, queer subtext, and philosophical agony has proven to be a favorite with fans for decades. Hellraiser Movies Ranked, From Pain To Pleasure Entertainment Film Distributors BY KAYLEIGH DONALDSON/

Clive Barker’s “Hellraiser” series is one of the most recognizable franchises in modern horror history.

The gothic horror saga that combined BDSM, queer subtext, and philosophical agony has proven to be a favorite with fans for decades. Adapting his own novella Hellbound Heart, Barker brings a freshness to the much-needed horror of the 1980s.

Centered around a mysterious puzzle box, the series reveals the demonic sadomasochistic powers of the Cenobites, priest-like ex-human orderlies who harvest souls for violent experiments, known as Pinheads. This Cenobite’s head is one of the true icons of the horror villain he is. Freddy Krueger may deliver a great one-liner and Jason is good at chopping you up, but Pinhead is the one who gets in your head.

2.7/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Revelations’ (2011)

Rank: 10th out of 10

Starring: Stephan Smith Collins, Jolene Andersen, Steven Brand

Directed by: Víctor Garcia

Written by: Gary J. Tunnicliffe (story and screenplay by), Clive Barker (based on characters created by)

4.2/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Hellworld’ (2005)

Rank: 9th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Stelian Urian, Katheryn Winnick, Anna Tolputt

Directed by: Rick Bota

Written by: Clive Barker (characters), Joel Soisson (story), Carl V. Dupré (screenplay)

4.3/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Judgment’ (2018)

Rank: 8th out of 10

Starring: Paul T. Taylor, Sean Carter, David Carter, Christine Egerton

Directed by: Gary J. Tunnicliffe

Written by: Clive Barker (based on characters created by), Gary J. Tunnicliffe

4.4/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Deader’ (2005)

Rank: 7th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Kari Wuhrer, Ionut Chermenski, Hugh Jorgin

Directed by: Rick Bota

Written by: Clive Barker (based on characters created by), Neal Marshall Stevens, Tim Day

4.9/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Hellseeker’ (2002)

Rank: 6th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Dean Winters, Ashley Laurence

Directed by: Rick Bota

Written by: Clive Barker (characters), Carl V. Dupré, Tim Day

5.0/10 – ‘Hellraiser IV: Bloodline’ (1996)

Rank: 5th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas

Directed by: Kevin Yagher

Written by: Peter Atkins

5.4/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Inferno’ (2000)

Rank: 4th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Craig Sheffer, Nicholas Turturro, James Remar

Directed by: Scott Derrickson

Written by: Clive Barker (based on characters created by), Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson

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5.5/10 – ‘Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth’ (1992)

Rank: 3rd out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Terry Farrell, Kevin Bernhardt

Directed by: Anthony Hickox

Written by: Peter Atkins (original story by), Tony Randel (original story by), Clive Barker (based on characters created by)

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6.4/10 – ‘Hellbound: Hellraiser II’ (1988)

Rank: 2nd out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins

Directed by: Tony Randel

Written by: Peter Atkins (screenplay by), Clive Barker (based on a story by)

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6.9/10 – ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)

Rank: 1st out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Andrew Robinson

Directed by: Clive Barker

Written by: Clive Barker (novel “The Hellbound Heart”)

4.9/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Hellseeker’ (2002)

Rank: 6th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Dean Winters, Ashley Laurence

Directed by: Rick Bota

Written by: Clive Barker (characters), Carl V. Dupré, Tim Day

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5.0/10 – ‘Hellraiser IV: Bloodline’ (1996)

Rank: 5th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas

Directed by: Kevin Yagher

Written by: Peter Atkins

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5.4/10 – ‘Hellraiser: Inferno’ (2000)

Rank: 4th out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Craig Sheffer, Nicholas Turturro, James Remar

Directed by: Scott Derrickson

Written by: Clive Barker (based on characters created by), Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson

6.9/10 – ‘Hellraiser’ (1987)

Rank: 1st out of 10

Starring: Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Andrew Robinson

Directed by: Clive Barker

Written by: Clive Barker (novel “The Hellbound Heart”)

‘Hellraiser’ (2022)

Rank: TBD

Starring: Jamie Clayton, Goran Visnjic, Hiam Abbass

Directed by: David Bruckner

Written by: Ben Collins (screenplay by), Luke Piotrowski (screenplay by), David S. Goyer (story by)