Cenobites have taken to hiding in should-be-condemned buildings and sending out invitations to victims
The film presents itself with a new group of...let's call them creatures. They don't meet the design specs of Cenobites, but they get the job done. The Lament boxes are not a major vehicle of the film anymore... which is disappointing, but the entire feel of Hell in this film has a very The Office vibe, like 'This is what Hell in modern day has become: another day in the cubicle. There's literally a scene where Pinhead is sitting in a chair facing a brick wall...yep, another day at the office, ho hum. 'Chatterer, if you could come in on Saturday morning to finish up the Smithe soul claim, that would be greaaaaaaaat. And Sunday as well. I'll send you another copy of that memo.'
Chatterer would respond: "click, click, click, click, click". : | If they had a scene where a creature asked Pinhead to give back the Red Stapler, it would have fit perfectly...because just might burn the entire building down everytime they set up a new office for eternity.
The set, costumes and makeup make a lot of them look like they belong in Silent Hill instead of Hellraiser.
The film had one joke that made me laugh out loud...I think if they could do that once, they could have done it a few more times. Previous Hellraisers have had the odd joke, like someone looking at Pinhead and saying "Jesus Christ !" Pinhead would the reply: "Not quite."
The plot is well written enough, but I feel they spend more time talking about the work of the serial killer rather than showing the audience. If they ever release a directors cut, it would probably be better. This film, in my opinion, is better than parts 8 or 9, but not nearly as good as 1,2 or 4. I expected more...but Tunnecliffe has stated that he may be doing a Judgment sequel, so that may improve it. Die hard Hellraiser fans should watch it, but don't expect anything fantastic from film #10.
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