![]() ![]() Comes back in style in Series 8 with the "Abyss" where (via the magic of Green Screen and goofy acting) losers are ejected from the show by being thrown down a shaft and into a pit of molten lava.This was repeated of sorts in the second half of series 3, where new host Dexter would order a large man known as the "Caretaker" to eject losing teams off the premises.On one occasion a girl was released the following week by her boyfriend winning a challenge. This was only however done in exceptional cases and Dominik would consult GM himself for a final decision to do this. Eject the Loser: Occasionally the Diver who awarded winners with joysticks would also escort particularly dreadful challengers into the smoke filled pit she appeared from.Deadpan Snarker: Both Dominik Diamond and the Games Master. #Master reboot tv tropes movie#It could have been a tighter, scarier movie without those plot devices. The whole using the puzzle box as a stabbing weapon was dumb, as was the house’s Cenobite-proof cage (they look stupid hanging out on the lawn). The fact that they appeared in the real world, just standing around and visible to everyone, was not the best choice. ![]() I would have liked to see some more practical gore and goo. The Cenobites’ costumes look like what they are – silicone suits – in a lot of shots instead of flesh due to their dry appearance. While the Cenobites are a highlight, they were goofy at times and the changes to the mythos were bad. This bratty characterization is not uncommon for horror movies, so it’s a bit of a wash. I spent a lot of the movie wanting to punch Riley for whining and overreacting all the time. The acting was flat or over the top, with not much in between. Pinhead and the Cenobites have returned, but they’re lacking otherworldliness and their victims are lacking humanity. The story also gets to the heart of it: regret is the cruelest torture. The new Hellraiser is connected to existing mythos through more than the Cenobites. All of the callbacks to Frank’s grueling transformation in the 1986 movie were a nice touch, as well. Voight’s hedonistic pursuit more makes for a good core story and he’s a decent new Frank even though his suffering is not as brutal. Why not be pretty and grotesque? I also approve of the departure from the black S&M leather priest look toward something more flesh-based. The choice of pearl-topped hat pins over the flat-head sewing pins used in the past lends elegance and femininity to the characters. I’m impressed by the new Cenobite designs. Jamie Clayton! Perfect casting, great character design, and the voice are fantastic. The Cenobites, the box, and the labyrinth dimension (as usual) are the best part of the movie. It’s far from perfect, but it’s worth a watch for existing and new fans alike. ![]() There are some changes made to the mythology that I’m not a big fan of, and at times it feels like a generic horror movie wrapped in Hellraiser because of that. The rest of the humans are a bit one-dimensional and there to act mainly as sacrifices. She has that try everything without thinking kind of personality that has become a trope. Lead Riley is flawed and rough around the edges, her reactions make her annoying at times. The designs (some revamped, some new) for the rest of the artfully mutilated Cenobites all capture the possibilities of labyrinth dimension. Jamie Clayton is a fantastic Pinhead that exudes an otherworldly power and terrorizing sexuality. This reboot is better than the sequels we’ve gotten over the years – it’s helped by the fact that Barker was involved in the production. She soon finds out as the Lament Configuration starts taking her friends. In the pursuit of cash to better her situation, Riley comes into the possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware of what its true purpose is. The movie focuses on a young woman (Riley) that’s living with her brother while trying to get her life together and struggling with addiction. Our Hellraiser review gives all the details.Ĭlive Barker’s S&M horror classic gets fresh blood in director David Bruckner’s reboot. Pinhead and the Cenobites have returned to the screen, but the new tale is lacking terror. ![]()
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