K.T Simpson
Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic “Hellraiser” is getting a revival, with “Dark Knight” scribe David S. Goyer to pen the script, as well as produce. Gary Barber’s Spyglass Media Group is set to produce, finance and develop the flick.
A reboot for “Hellraiser” has been on the cards for quite some time, but the Weinstein’s owned the rights and cared largely for quantity over quality. Barber has described the remake as
a “loyal, yet evolved reimagining”.
Barker wrote and directed the 1987 “Hellraiser,” which was based on Barker’s novella “The Hellbound Heart,” centering on the resurrection of Frank (Sean Chapman), who had opened the door to an alternate dimension and had his body torn to pieces. That led to nine other movies, plus multiple graphic novels and merchandise.
Barber: “Clive and I go back more than 30 years together. For generations, his brilliantly twisted and imaginative ‘Hellraiser’ haunted the minds of moviegoers with its searing imagery of Pinhead. David is the perfect storyteller to continue Clive’s vision for a new theatrical version of ‘Hellraiser.’ ”
Goyer stated: “I’ve been a fan of Clive’s work since the original Books of Blood paperbacks and ‘The Hellbound Heart’ novella. Having the chance to reimagine Pinhead and the Cenobites for a new audience is a nightmare-come-true. Gary is a true fan as well and we’re committed to making something dark and visceral.”
