Hellraiser (1987)
A mysterious puzzle box opens the door to a bleak, gritty world where pain and pleasure are indivisible.
A hedonistic man finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons a group of gruesome beings known as the Cenobites. These otherworldly entities open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.
How intense is Hellraiser?
Hellraiser is properly scary, with extreme gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Hellraiser feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysurrealchillingpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Hellraiser
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hellraiser for you?
Is Hellraiser scary?
Yes, properly. Hellraiser is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Hellraiser gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hellraiser sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hellraiser OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hellraiser?
Hellraiser runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Hellraiser?
Hellraiser is streaming on Prime Video, Plex and Tubi.
Does Hellraiser have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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