Hellraiser
IMDb6.9155k votes
RT71%critics
RT73%audience
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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
The vibe
Barker adapts himself: a puzzle box, a skinless lover in the attic, and Cenobites who treat agony as connoisseurship. The S&M-tinged mythology was genuinely new for 1987 and still feels transgressive — desire as the door horror walks through.
Before you press play
- How scary is Hellraiser?
- On our intensity scale, Hellraiser rates 3/5 for scares and 3/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Hellraiser?
- Hellraiser rates 5/5 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- Where can I stream Hellraiser?
- Hellraiser is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
