Genre : Horror / Science Fiction / Movie Tie – In Format : E-book Pages : 204 Published : 2021

“It all but defies the laws of physical geometry ! It’s my masterpiece ! You simply couldn’t understand …”

Summary : This story follow the Lemarchand family ( the family that developed the Lament Configuration , a box that opens the realm of the dreaded Cenobites ) through 3 separate time periods ( old France , Modern Day New York, and the Future on a space station )as they try to get rid of the Cenobite menace once and for all . All the while trying to resist the temptations of the demon princess Angelique and save their families .

“I introduced her to your skill . Little did I know that your science was to replace my magic .”

Review : So as the title suggests this is the original screenplay of the fourth “Hellraiser” film and dear Lord I wish the movie stuck to this script . It is leaps and bounds better than what the studio released . Now is it as good as Clive Barker’s stories and / or the first two movies ? No , but it’s hard to match that and it’s still a fun read . I’m not going to say this is a must read but if you’re a “Hellraiser” fan and curious , go for it .

“Do I look like someone who cares what God thinks ?”

Recommendations : Books

1. The Damnation Game by Clive Barker
2. Hellraiser : The Toll by Mark Alan Miller
3. Demon Seed by Dean Koontz
4. Magic by William Goldman
5. Werewolf Cop by Andrew Klavan
6. Cursed by Leigh Kenny
7. The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott
8. Kink by Kathe Koja
9. Creatures of Light and Darkness by Roger Zelazny
10. Invader Summer by Hideyuki Kikuchi

Songs

1. Hellraiser – Ozzy Osbourne
2. Highwayman – The Highwaymen
3. Poison – Alice Cooper
4. Devil Woman – Marty Robbins
5. Devil Woman – Cliff Richards
6. Witchy Woman – The Eagles
7. Lust For Life – Iggy Pop
8. On The Other Hand – Randy Travis
9. Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
10. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

Movies

1. Hellraiser 4 (1997)
2. Hellraiser (1987)
3. Hellraiser 2 (1988)
4. Hellraiser 3 (1992)
5. Retro Puppet master (1999)
6. The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
7. The Highlander (1986)
8. Saw (2004)
9. Bound (1996)
10. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Lesson : If the writer and the director both like the script , don’t change it .