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Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth

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After learning in Hellraiser II that he used to be British air force Capt. Elliot Spencer (Doug Bradley) -- before he was sucked into another dimension and turned into the pain-craving creature known as Pinhead -- Spencer's soul ends up in limbo. Meanwhile, Pinhead is sealed in a column, which is bought by J.P. Monroe (Kevin Bernhardt). In a dream, reporter Joey Summerskill (Terry Farrell) learns from Spencer she must reunite his two halves to send the murderous Pinhead back to his world.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies 10/18/2023
The ensuing pandemonium, lacking the bite of the previous two films, just goes through the mythic motions. Also, while Bradley is probably the best performer here, it’s tempting fate to have him utter the line: “I cannot act in your world.” Go to Full Review
Jack Yeovil Empire Magazine 11/13/2017
3/5
Gone is the confusion of the earlier films and mercifully gone is the waffling metaphysics of the second film; instead there are surprisingly careful characterisations and good, creepy, squishy horror stuff. Go to Full Review
Nigel Floyd Time Out 11/07/2017
Forget the disastrous Hellbound: Hellraiser II; this is adult horror to die for. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11
2/5
Given that the previous two movies also took place on Earth, the title alone was misleading and only one part of the experience that felt entirely unneeded and redundant. Go to Full Review
Keith Richmond Sunday Mirror (UK) Jul 15
3/5
The script is daft, but the Hell On Earth special effects are stunning. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 10/05/2022
2/4
...a decent-enough endeavor that opens with a fair degree of promise... Go to Full Review
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Ian H @Howellsey 2d Pretty awful in a thoroughly enjoyable way! See more Sam M @Hourglass Jan 5 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth is a very dumb Hellraiser movie, even though some of the acting in this movie is good, and it definitely a fun movie to watch, Hell on Earth has a lot of issues, it starts to lean into the comedy vibe with cenobites using CD's as weapons, and the ending feels a bit of a mess, but it's a movie I enjoy watching See more Taylor H. @TH0809 Dec 11 The pillar idea was actually really cool. I think the plot setup was good. But besides that, it definitely felt lacking compared to the second movie in terms of body horror / special effects, dread / thrill, fantasy / esotericism, sadism / sexual desire, etc. I agree that the new monsters were not in a similar vein to the original. They were monster versions of themselves rather torture victims. Too much action with too little buy-in. I don’t think this movie stands alone well. There were a few great ideas thrown into an otherwise lackluster movie. See more Xane B. @xabobinchuck Dec 2 Its not a good movie but if you go in knowing it's not good its a pretty fun watch. See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 28 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth shifts the series toward flashy, over-the-top spectacle, but in doing so loses much of the dread and atmosphere that defined the first two films. While Pinhead remains a visually striking presence, the story is thin, disjointed, and filled with repetitive gore that lacks the creativity or terror of the original. The film prioritizes shock value over suspense, and the nightmare quality that made the earlier installments memorable is largely absent. Moments that should terrify instead feel cartoonish, and the plot meanders without a compelling emotional core. For hardcore fans seeking more Pinhead, there’s some enjoyment to be found—but as a horror experience, Hellraiser III disappoints, feeling more like a diluted, shallow continuation than a true nightmare. See more Becky A Oct 7 Forget "Hell on Earth" - this is hell on screen! They've taken the excellence of the first two films & tortured it cenobite style until there's nothing left but underwhelming gristle. The creation of the new cenobite team is cringe worthy; gone are the incredibly eery & visually jarring originals (Deepthroat, Butterball & Chatterer) & instead we get a CD wielding ex DJ, a Molotov throwing ex Bartender, & a half-assed cameraman. The desperation is strong with this one. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After learning in Hellraiser II that he used to be British air force Capt. Elliot Spencer (Doug Bradley) -- before he was sucked into another dimension and turned into the pain-craving creature known as Pinhead -- Spencer's soul ends up in limbo. Meanwhile, Pinhead is sealed in a column, which is bought by J.P. Monroe (Kevin Bernhardt). In a dream, reporter Joey Summerskill (Terry Farrell) learns from Spencer she must reunite his two halves to send the murderous Pinhead back to his world.
Director
Anthony Hickox
Producer
Christopher Figg, Lawrence Mortorff
Screenwriter
Clive Barker, Peter Atkins, Tony Randel, Peter Atkins
Distributor
Paramount Pictures, Miramax Films
Production Co
Fifth Avenue Entertainment, Trans Atlantic Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 11, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.6M
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby, Surround
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