#259 - Hellraiser (1987)

Subject: Hellraiser (1987) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: October 11, 2012, 01:49 PM Plot Summary: A man's obsession with pleasures of the flesh leads him to a mysterious puzzlebox, which opens a doorway to hell and ultimately consumes him. He escapes his eternal damnation and demands his former lover (also his brother's wife) to kill for him, so that he can gradually return to human form and evade his captors, a group of sadomasichistic demons known as the Cenobites. Note: Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Author, Clive Barker's feature film, directorial debut, Witney returns to the podcast to discuss practical makeup effects, the lament configuration, Barker's writing and turbulent history with Hollywood and the Hellraiser franchise overall. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD.