A few days ago, we shared a video produced by one of our favorite UK film critics and academics, Mr. H, in which he pieced together the plot of Clive Barker’s unmade Hellraiser remake, announced in 2014. Though information was scant, he managed to unearth some tantalizing fragments, enough to create a thrilling window into what might have been.
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Since then, Mr. H has gotten his hands on the notoriously hard to get script. He’s promising to share its contents in a series of upcoming videos and began today with a look at everyone’s favorite Cenobite: Pinhead! If you’re worried that the information revealed contains spoilers, it’s important to note that this film will likely never see the light of day.
The WWI British Captain Elliot Spencer no longer exists in the reimagined Hellraiser; rather, Pinhead was Phillip L’Merchant, the 18th Century toymaker who created the Lament Configuration! It’s a stunning yet brilliant bit of retcon, one that eternally links the puzzle-box to its creator. To learn how L’Marchant became the Hell Priest, along with his new function and power, give Mr. H’s video a spin below.
If you can’t stream, the main points are briefly summarized below the video. Enjoy!
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