10 Best New Horror Movies For Halloween 2022
3. Hellraiser
Horror fans rejoice - the Hellraiser reboot is the franchise's best entry since the original. There may be flaws, but the latest instalment in Clive Barker's series dodges nearly every pitfall we've come to expect.
You can forgive some underdeveloped characters since none of them act like complete morons, as is custom in slashers. The reboot hits the same beats as the original but never copies it, keeping everything fresh. CGI is utilised for the torture scenes but it's so minimal, it's never distracting. The new design for the Cenobites is extremely inventive (and downright disgusting).
Of course, the most important element is the iconic villain - The Hell Priest AKA Pinhead. Because Doug Bradley has played the role eight times, it's nearly impossible to picture anyone else as the Cenobite leader.
Despite having massive shoes to fill, Jamie Clayton crushes it as the latest incarnation of Pinhead. Even though she doesn't show up for over an hour, she steals the show when she appears, due to her commanding presence and chilling voice.
A few months ago, no one thought Clayton could play Pinhead with the same ferocity as Bradley. But after seeing this performance, horror fans are desperate to see her return to the role.