The Hellraiser franchise will soon enough bring Pinhead back to theaters, as a theatrical revival is now being fast-tracked by Gary Barber’s Spyglass Media Group. In addition to co-producing the film, The Dark Knight co-writer David S. Goyer will be penning the script. Details on the plot are not yet exactly clear, but the film is being described by Barber as a “loyal, yet evolved reimagining” of Clive Barker’s original film from 1987.
Calling the film a “reimagining” suggests we’re looking at a reboot of the series, rather than a continuation of the original film and its sequels. This likely means another actor will be playing the Pinhead role, although fans certainly wouldn’t be complaining if Doug Bradley took on the part once again. Bradley’s run as Pinhead ended with 2005’s Hellraiser: Hellworld, with two new actors taking over the role for the following sequels.
According to Variety, Goyer confirmed his involvement in the project. “I’ve been a fan of Clive’s work since the original Books of Blood paperbacks and ‘The Hellbound Heart’ novella,” he states. “Having the chance to reimagine Pinhead and the Cenobites for a new audience is a nightmare-come-true. Gary is a true fan as well and we’re committed to making something dark and visceral.”
Spyglass’s Barber also spoke about his involvement in the project. He says, “Clive and I go back more than 30 years together. For generations, his brilliantly twisted and imaginative Hellraiser haunted the minds of moviegoers with its searing imagery of Pinhead. David is the perfect storyteller to continue Clive’s vision for a new theatrical version of Hellraiser.”
There’s no word yet on when we can expect to see the Hellraiser revival hitting theaters. For now, we can reminisce by watching the original 1987 movie’s trailer below!
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