First Time Watching Hellraiser 1987!! (Spooky Movie Marathon 🍿 )

[@AndarilhoMarco]

Fun fact: the cenobites were inspiration for Berserk's Godhand.

[@ImonSnow]

Wow now that’s cool! And I can see that for sure!

[@pyrettablaze86]

I was not aware of that. Void is fucking gross looking lol Slan is like... 🎵'one of these things is not like the other' song from Sesame Street 😅 Damn, she's sexy as hell. Pun intended 🤣

[@SpeedOfThought1111]

also the biker gang in the film Mandy, another must see

[@ShadowyFox_86]

And fetish clubs and priests. Apparently the word cenobite is an archaic term for a monk.

[@ChatarraCrow]

The behelit especially.

[@Octopugilist]

Cool bit in the novel is that when Frank summons the Cenobites they flat out ask him "man are you SURE you want to come with us? Our pleasures may be a bit...extreme for you." And Frank took that as a diss.

[@beannathrach2417]

Angels to some, demons to others. That highlights the old religious view that evil creatures's power over you is solely the power you give them. Sarah's final retort to Jared in Labyrinth is the same idea.

[@huhwhat6887]

This is novel? How many

[@Octopugilist]

@@huhwhat6887 Just one. Clive Barker's Hellbound Heart. It's pretty much one for one with the movie except Butterball is the head Cenobite, not Pinhead

[@huhwhat6887]

@@Octopugilist I knew butter ball was “the one” with them dark shades lol I’m have to look that book up honestly I would of been fine with 1 hellraiser movie

[@p__kingg]

​@@huhwhat6887factsss lol.....plus he already looks like a white Morpheus to begin with.. I kinda thought the same to myself ... like This dude look like the penguin mixed with Morpheus like he got some kinda ancient sinister knowledge of this weird dimension we've entered.. so I was extremely disappointed when I found out his origin story I wonder if the comics origin story for him is any different.

[@therapymutt1468]

The moment I heard "what happened to just kissing" She's the exact person who will have a remarkable experience watching Hellraiser

[@vicmars6655]

Wonderful reaction! Reactions to this movie are usually "Ewww, Gross!" or "Great effects!". You actually went into the substance - lust, obsession, addiction, selfishness, power. People don't look past the gore and see what the movie and novella it's based on are actually about.

[@ObsceneVegetableMatter]

It's quite remarkable how this still is the only Hellraiser movie with actual substance.

[@BrianKoppe]

@@ObsceneVegetableMatter Remarkable and sad.

[@Re88eN]

"jesus wept" is a double message. he is saying "what a mess" and "the cross has nothing on this."

[@stanmarsh4566]

You need to watch the second one, whoever watches the first needs to watch the second too. Because it's mostly a continuation of the first and explains more things.

[@LordVolkov]

Pinhead's not a bad guy, he's just kind of intense 😅 I do love all the Cenobite designs. For another of this flavor 😈 (but In Space!) - Event Horizon, with Laurence Fishburne and Sam Niell

[@Dazielth]

Event horizon is so good!!!!

[@Shyknit]

Omg I watched event horizon when I was younger with my brother at night with the lights out and he fell asleep halfway through, I was so scared right after it ended to go do anything.

[@ChatarraCrow]

Pinhead is a bureaucrat.

[@Ycekhold]

Ah, Event Horizon. That movie, ladies and gentlemen, is a textbook example of why Gellar Fields are a thing. _(grins)_

[@pabloesco2007]

When i saw Event Horizon, i though it was a spin off of Hellraiser.

[@jdzspace33]

Oh Imon, my sweet summer child. There is a reason this movie is a classic. This movie stuck out in the Golden era of slashers. This might be a ride you aren't prepared for

[@floomp4552]

"The box... you opened it, WE CAME"

[@dulcealvarez6071]

Imon you are an honorary Horror fan just cause you were able to watch this and actually go past the "eww "reaction that most people get and actually go deapper, when I saw that you reacted to this movie I was sure that it would be the movie that would make you turn your back on horror movies, but I'm glad you got a lot from this movie, great reaction

[@ItsFreeRealestate0]

Another fun fact: Pinhead is not his actual name, he was originally called “The Hell Priest” an Pinhead was jus a fan nickname, cant deny it fits though lol

[@Trashcan_Waifu]

I love how you went from such a different horror movie from Rosemary's baby to this

[@Piquet2]

For me the real star in this movie is Julia. Claire Higgins did an amazing job. The scene where she looks directly at the camera while washing off the blood is very disturbing. Hellraiser is my favorite horror movie. Thanks for your reaction.

[@multieyedmyr]

@13:30 in the book frank is kinda in a space between realities where he can see the real world but not interact. His brothers blood lets him rebuild most of his body back.

[@DanJackson1977]

Clive Barker is a multifaceted creator. Hes a prolific writer, occasional director, and a visual artist. His work always involves sensuality and horror in equal measure. Besides Hellraiser 2, which is the only other movie in that series he was involved in (he wrote it, didnt direct it), NIGHTBREED (Directors Cut) should be one of the next Clive Barker you should see.. And definitely go for the Directors cut over the theatrical one.. the studio chopped it to bits when it first came out.. the cut footage was thought to be lost til it was found in a warehouse few years ago. Nightbreed is one of those horror movies where the monsters are.. well, not what they seem.

[@jdnaz1288]

I hope she does both of those movies.

[@mistersazabi4165]

Imon: "It's Jesus".(Describing the homeless man) Me: "Not quite".

[@robertyeah2259]

Funny story: the novella this film is adapted from is called The Hellbound Heart. That was also the working title of the film early in production, but the studio wanted a new title because they thought The Hellbound Heart sounded like a dramatic romance. Before someome suggested Hellraiser, a crew member who was a woman in her mid to late 60s, suggested calling the film "What a Woman Would do for a Good Fuck".

[@kellymarklong]

Imon, I recommend The Crow. It’s not really a horror film, but the movie takes place on Devil’s Night, October 30th.

[@LordVolkov]

It's a love story.

[@pyrettablaze86]

The Crow is one of my very favorite films. It's epic as hell, Brandon Lee was such a fine specimen of manhood, especially in the make-up and black leather 😍 You will cry. You will cheer. I agree, you'd love it. It's very revenge-fueled and it's so satisfying to watch. And it has some beautiful messages. "It can't rain all the time." "People die, buildings burn, but real love is forever." Please do a reaction for it, Imon!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@pyrettablaze86]

@Dominatus Hydra I watch it on October 30th every year; "Devil's Night".

[@dabbadonisthestout7284]

Your right unfortunately Frank is just a pure evil human, he went past all limits in pursuit of his own pleasure

[@NocturneSoul]

Best reaction to Hellraiser! Because you really understood what it is about. It's not a slasher movie about a monster killing teenagers. It's much deeper and serious. And it's more about Julia and Frank and their toxic relationship, and their own demons, rather than about the Cenobites. I mean, Pinhead is not even a secondary character. Frank is a sex addict, and he's always unsatisfied, and he's the most selfish man. He comes across this puzzle box which its said to give you sensations beyond the limits. What Frank doesn't know is that beyond the limits of human experience, beyond what it's humanly possible to experience, pain and pleasure are so extreme that at that far point they are the same. And then there's Julia, who comes out as a bitch but her character is actually so sad. Before meeting Frank she was an ordinary woman, like any other. Nothing special about her. Just a woman who dreamed about getting married and having a family. But then Frank appears turning her life upside down, giving her en experience she never dreamed she could have. And I guess she was so transfixed by Frank and she fell so in love with him that she abandoned her own will and became like a dog at her master's feet. a willing victim for him giving him the power to do whatever he wants with her. And of course Frank takes advantage of that. If you think about it her character is so sad. I feel a lot of sympathy for Julia. Because I know that feeling of loving someone else more than yourself. And that's what I like about this movie. Frank is both a victim and a villain, Julia is both a victim and a villain, while Pinhead is totally neutral, just a worker doing his job. So yes, this movie has a great story and I loved that you got it right. Great job.

[@huhwhat6887]

I never understood why my sister liked this movie so much as a kid now I know why😅

[@earthlydreamers7565]

Here's a little factoid for you, Clive Barker originally wanted the title to be The Hellbound Heart but got push back from the studio saying it sounded like a love story so he basically said screw it and went with Hellraiser. If memory serves he either was inspired or researched a BDSM club in Amsterdam for this film.

[@ShantalhaitianPrincess]

never thought I would see this movie on this channel🙏

[@Impulse_Films]

Never thought you’d react to this, but I’m glad you did.

[@ImonSnow]

I never would have thought I would watch this movie in a million years lol. I actually really liked it a lot. I am finding that I do actually enjoy the horror genre

[@Impulse_Films]

@@ImonSnow Welcome to the club of horror fans.

[@Ginza92]

I didn't know Hollywood video was a national chain I thought it was only in Nebraska. I loved that store. They still had VHS up until they all closed down. Wonderful memories!

[@rattybabby]

I'm excited to see your Horror Journey. It's my favorite genre, so I'm excited for these!

[@rattybabby]

Amazing reaction. (Part 2 is actually my favorite one) so good.

[@mondogeckosexoticsandoddit5866]

This is in my top 10 favourite movies, “female simp” is a great description that I’ve never really considered. Love your reactions 🖤

[@Greenwood4727]

Just wait til the 2nd film dont want to spoil it for the reactor but you KNOW

[@Karatejin]

I watched Hellraiser back in the 80s. I think I was 9 or 10 years old. I spent a few days without sleeping "properly".

[@kingman450]

So it should be said that the Cenobites are not demons from hell. They are beings from a hell like dimension.

[@HideousConformity]

In the BOOM! comics (which Barker himself were involved with) that continue the story some 20ish years after the events of the second film, it's revealed that the cenobites do indeed come from Hell - or rather one of them. There's a hell for each of the seven deadly sins. You can probably guess which one the Labyrinth represents. Wrath and Greed are also featured.

[@Shyknit]

25:41 - 25:58 her response: but I can fix him 🥺 lol

[@Nigelb22]

Wow you jumped into the deep end with this one

[@KENOMAN1969]

A classisc horror suspense movie, if you have not seen it, is The Thing with Kurt Russell. The tension will freak you out and the practical effects are great for the time and still hold up.

[@justin_5631]

It's kind of because life is so messed up that horror is entertaining. Except for the serial killer movies, it's not real. They're imaginary dangers instead of real ones.

[@ShamblesMD]

Curiosity is both humanity's greatest gift and curse because while it leads to discovery, it can also lead to endless desire that will consume you.

[@johngardner4096]

You actually react to the plot and theme of the movie, as opposed to the effects. This is awesome! P.S. Subscribed!

[@HamoonRandoms]

every reaction to the scenes in this film is the correct reaction. good work.

[@r3ptile584]

Hellraiser is a goofy departure from its source material. 🤣 In Hellbound Heart, the Lead Cenobite is comedic. It's an androgynous smartass, with the voice of an excited little girl. And it's never called "Pinhead", just Hell Priest.

[@flibber123]

Hellraiser is interesting to me because it's so transgressive. It came out in the '80s but it's not copying what other '80s horror movies were doing. Clive Barker went his own way and I like that.

[@Triggrrr]

Her Mohawk mullet keeps getting higher the more evil she gets. 😆 lol

[@themalcontent100]

9:22 you are going to learn how she feels very shortly.

[@lfaba]

if you're taking horror recs: Interview With the Vampire, Let the Right One In, Silence of the Lambs, The Descent, Ginger Snaps, Evil Dead 1981 or 2013

[@Hatredspeaks]

But Hellraiser has always disturbs me lol literally cenobites being like average demons from another realm and coming to kill any person that uses the configuration box which is scary asf 😂😭😭

[@arrow5599]

clive barker writes some cool short stories , books of blood is great

[@melthebell33]

We have such sights to show you, love the first 3 Hellraiser films, and the latest is ok too

[@theshakyproject2971]

Hellraiser is iconic. There's a new one on Hulu that just dropped yesterday. The Hell Priest (what fans affectionately call Pinhead) is played by Jamie Clayton, a trans woman. I've only seen the trailer, so far but it looks great, and I can already tell she's going to crush it. The writer/director of this film (and author of the original story) is Clive Barker, a gay man. This franchise means a lot to those in the LGBTQ and BDSM communities. If you like Mike Flanagan's work, (Hill House, Bly Manor, Midnight Mass and the new Midnight Club) you should definitely check out Oculus and Hush. The man can do no wrong when it comes to Horror, in my opinion.

[@officialrockstarstephen]

Honestly Imon, Frank was into some extreme masochism. And definitely, that dress is going to need all kinds of cleaning before that wedding. I love Hellraiser. The sequels kinda get stupid after Doug Bradley dropped out of the Pinhead role, imo.

[@CytotoxinK]

This _literally_ was my girlfriend's response to Hellraiser! She thought she was going to be grossed out and horrified, but was giggling and titillated by the erotic undertones of the story throughout LOL 😂

[@Shyknit]

The reason hellraiser is one of the scariest franchises to me is because the cenobites have a reason (for their own twisted pleasure) to torture you. For eternity. And also I think that some of the people go into it thinking it's only about pleasure not understanding the Cenobites now have a different definition/view of it. No thanks lol

[@Triggrrr]

I’m with you on Hereditary. Martyrs too.

[@winstoniti9481]

When I was a kid I used to see the vhs cover of hellraiser 1 on the shelf in the horror section of the video rental store. The cover seemed scary back then, but I was always curious about the movie, When I turned 30 I finally watched it, and I throroughly enjoyed it.I appreciate this reaction.

[@ChatarraCrow]

Nightbreed is a great movie too. The book is great, if not intensely vulgar. I love the idea of a village of monsters.

[@alexkemp7146]

This what a lot of horror movies are like and the Hellraiser series is notoriously hit and (mostly) miss. Your reaction was spot on lol.

[@beannathrach2417]

2nd and 3rd are much the same and fill in some history. The 4th bookcases the series but was a Troubled Production which shows. After the first four, they took generic horror movies and slapped on the Hellraiser title and a token appearance by Pinhead. They really have nothing to do with this movie.

[@alexkemp7146]

I wonder if there were other reasons behind the scenes to keep the series going. It always had potential for horror buffs, but staggered to deliver.

[@Pandaemoni]

"Jesus wept" was an improvisation by the Actor Andrew Robinson (who is also Garrick from Star Trek Deep Space Nine, if you have seen that). The line was supposed to be “f**k you” to Kirsty for getting him caught by the cenobytes, but reportedly Robinson does not like cursing and so he tried one take with that as he had, as a child, often heard people say that instead of cursing (instead of taking the Lord's name in vain, that is).

[@fauxrowsdower7610]

funny story: i once tweeted at shudder jokingly asking why Hellraiser was in their queer horror collection, and they actually responded and told me that Clive Barker is openly queer! I had no idea at the time, I knew a lot of other lgbt ppl that love this movie as much as i do but i'd somehow never picked that up. anyway, i love every minute of this gooey ass movie lol

[@BlueSummers101]

@39:47 That's what she said XD

[@sharpasanylynx]

This would have been such a different film if Julia and Frank had gone for a jog when they first met.

[@dabbadonisthestout7284]

A great movie to react to if you haven't already is John carpenter's the Thing, it's a remake done right, another would be the Blob remake from the 80s was great as well

[@alexfielding7191]

The thing is my all time favourite horror film.

[@Iconic_Scarab]

Didn’t watch but I immediately recognized the thumbnail because it was always on the shelf at our local movie rental place in the horror section when I was a growing up. Always stood out as very freaky with nails sticking out of his face.

[@TheRogerdeterding]

Works like the monkey paw Give you your wish with a cost Then goes back

[@pencilquest9409]

You should check out Return of the Living Dead if you want a fun horror comedy. 80s punks vs. Zombies. edit : nvm, you're too pure, lmao. maybe veggie tales did a spooky special? XD

[@CrownlessKing88]

I loved your reaction to this. You were making me laugh and I really needed that today.

[@MrFredstt]

Hereditary would be very a hard watch for you for sure. The Witch is a REALLY good movie and even though it may be hard it's worth a try

[@bobfenster3690]

if you haven't seen them already, Fallen and Twin Peaks are both excellent watches.

[@multieyedmyr]

The working title was “what one woman would do for a good lay”

[@robovike]

Confronting a childhood fear, even in the form of (or perhaps ESPECIALLY in the form of) a particular movie poster/cover, is kind of a big deal. Kudos to you for putting fear aside and experiencing the thing itself. This is such an interesting film because the mystery of the seeming antagonists (Pinhead and Cenobites) is so palpable. You're given virtually no explanation about who they are and what purpose they serve, other than they are explorers, and can be viewed in diametric opposition by their summoners as angels or demons, liberators or oppressors. I'm sort of guessing that you're watching this now because you know there is a new 2022 Hellraiser reboot on Hulu, which I've seen and I think is really pretty good--actually hoping for a sequel. This film was directed by the author upon whose novella the story is based. He is a very talented writer and has a great imagination--back in the 80s, none other than Stephen King called this guy the new king of horror. The guy who directed the 2022 reboot directed a seemingly underrated horror film called The Night House a couple of years ago, which was really effective and not just scared me but made me feel unsafe, which I don't know if I've felt that since I first saw The Exorcist, but there are two recommendations for you right there for the month of ROCKTOBER.

[@pabloesco2007]

You could watch Hellraiser 2 (uncensored version) that explain the lore of Hellraiser then saw 3 then 4. The other was less connected to the lore but the last one was good. Then the Hellraiser Reboot from 2022 is a good movie a little bit connected to Hellraiser 2 for me.

[@VashBurnedead]

If we on a spooky movie trip can I suggest "As Above, So Below" - 2014

[@ProHero86]

Lets effin gooo Imon

[@alexfielding7191]

In Britain 'Jesus Wept' is a phrase used as an expression of exasperation, often used sarcastically. It's also Jesus' reaction to Lazarus' family and their grief at the death of their beloved family member. So I guess you can take it as Frank sarcastically saying that his niece will grieve his death or that he grieves the deaths of his brother and sister-in-law. Had to google to explain it properly.

[@endless013]

I have family in "the south" (US) they use "Jesus wept" also a phrase used as an expression or alternately a replacer instead of swearing so instead of saying "oh FFS you've got to be shitting me" you'd just go "Jesus wept" with the sarcastic inflexion

[@alexfielding7191]

@@endless013 Fair enough, I've never been to the US so I thought is was just a UK thing.

[@endless013]

@@alexfielding7191 I didn't know they used it in the uk lol

[@mider9996]

The Homeless man is a puzzle guardian

[@ilikeknives1000]

in complete silence in the absence of anyone else we only have ourselves to tear apart and we are better at that than anyone else

[@coryakabueze4541]

Hellraiser 1987 is one of the best horror films ever

[@IAmHumongous]

oh, there are no happy ever after from Clive Barker

[@Wreath83]

Thanks for your reaction 👍

[@gacchan]

Glad you gave this movie a try! You should check out Cabin in the Woods, it's a fun take on horror.

[@sabinela4621]

I believe the Cenobites are judges. Not boogie men like Jason or Freddie Krueger. Unfortunately the films do kinda turn them into your typical boogie men

[@shaunfirebird]

Oh man Imon definitely getting into the more gory stuff.

[@np5246]

@50:35 According to a ScreenRant article, the actor Andrew Robinson was supposed to say f you out of anger before his character got ripped apart. But he hated swearing so much, that he changed the line to a phrase he heard as a child.

[@pencilquest9409]

*sees the L I T E R A L Devil* "Oo! It must be Jesis!" :O

[@danieladiaphorist1308]

Thank you. It regales me that people of your generation have this insight. I appreciate you.

[@Kaylakaze]

The line "Jesus wept" was adlibbed by the actor because he didn't want to say the actual line which was "F--k you" so he substituted it with a line that was commonly used as a "clean" profanity when he was a kid. There's no deep meaning to it.

[@JamesASharp]

Great reaction! 👍🏿 It Follows ain't that bad. But, Sinister is sinister. Also, I think that you can handle Hereditary. Disturbing, but not that scary.

[@nateisler3]

She liked his Frank-footer

[@jdnaz1288]

Really good review! I hope you, at least, do Hellraiser II(my favorite of the series).

[@tentsio]

"Jesus wept". Well, I think we could make some kind of Jesus- Frank parallels. First silly one, the names have the same number of letters. Frank´s death could be compared to a crucifixion. Frank resurrects. Come to daddy - Let the children come to me... For sure there are more, and some of them not so obvious and more abstract, all this thing with the blood bringing the flesh... At the same time he and his brother are Cain/Abel like figures? So, yes, biblical and religious references are very present. I love this movie, it is one of my favorites in a general way, not just in its genre. It has something special and I find it fascinating every time.

[@Theomite]

HELLRAISER was initially a fairly non-religious series. The Cenobites weren't evil, and their realm wasn't Hell per se. But as the series changed hands and Barker had trouble coming up with more ideas, it became more traditionally good v. evil-ish. Aside from one giant plot hole, HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II does a lot more worldbuilding, and fleshes out the world of the box more. The novella is also a different beast that avoids moralistic characterizations. I can't say much more without spoiling things because the sequel is where most of the mythology comes from. But I can say that HELLRAISER III was the last decent entry into a 10-film series that fell off the cliff harder than any other horror franchise, even the LEPRECHAUN series.

[@mralfonzohoward5175]

Imagine what the new modern day version is going to look like

[@ShantalhaitianPrincess]

if you can get through this movie you can watch anything this was the scariest movie series I've ever saw as a kid

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Why Frank said: "Jesus wept" it was ad-libbed on the spot by Andrew Robinson because he thought it sounded better during post ADR. Clive loved it when he said it instead of "f**k you" which was the line so they kept it.

[@somthingbrutal]

you should check out the original Wickerman from the 1970's

[@sparky3574]

Shockingly enough this gets them a comic book. No joke, Kristy goes deeper into the Hellraiser business than she ever experienced. I won’t spoil much, but it’s messed up.

[@Lastlasagna]

17:20 Hey! As a simp, I take offense to that. The only thing I bleed dry is my bank account.

[@Chicklo11]

Have you checked out the Candyman films? The original is near perfect

[@Miller2h41]

You should watch the 1995 movie "Se7en" and I'll leave it at that.

[@treemu]

Imon actually went "Stop saying 'Jesus wept'!"

[@williamguenthenspberger]

Some of the hellraiser movies are a hit or miss but the new 2022 hellraiser is pretty decent if you decide to watch it. Great reaction.

[@aranerem5569]

I like this movie

[@Chicklo11]

I'd definitely be tempted to play with the box

[@13Jared]

One of my favorites despite the cheese. Doug Bradley as Pinhead ( the priest iirc ) is definitely one of the iconic horror baddies of all time.