Evil seeks evil.|Feb. 13, 2018|United States | United Kingdom|81 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Horror;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) is a gripping horror film that delves into the dark realms of hell and the pursuit of justice. The story follows Pinhead, a member of the Cenobite sect, and the Auditor of the Stygian Inquisition as they grapple with the challenge of adapting their soul-harvesting methods to the advancements in human technology, which threaten to render their gateways to hell obsolete.
On Earth, detectives Sean and David Carter, along with Christine Egerton, investigate a gruesome serial killer known as the Preceptor, whose crimes are inspired by the Ten Commandments. Their investigation leads them to Karl Watkins, a missing criminal linked to an abandoned house. Sean ventures into the house and is transported to the Stygian Inquisition’s domain in hell, where his sins are judged. An angel named Jophiel intervenes, securing his release, and Sean escapes with a stolen puzzle box, a key to hell’s gateways.
Upon returning, Sean and David search the house but find no trace of hell or the Inquisition. However, Sean is haunted by visions of the Cenobites, who warn of impending judgment and redemption for anyone who opens the puzzle box. As the detectives uncover clues, they discover that one of the Preceptor’s victims had a cell phone recording her final location via GPS, leading them to the killer’s hideout.
In a shocking twist, Sean reveals himself as the Preceptor, having kidnapped his brother’s wife, Alison, in a fit of rage over her affair. He forces David and Alison to open the puzzle box, summoning the Cenobites and opening a gateway to their realm. Sean attempts to bargain with Pinhead, offering Alison and David in exchange for his soul. However, Pinhead declares that no deal will be made, as another faction of hell has already claimed Sean for his escape.
The film masterfully weaves themes of judgment, redemption, and the inescapable consequences of one’s actions, delivering a chilling narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Cast director: Gary J. Tunnicliffe
Cast actor: Damon Carney, Randy Wayne, Paul T. Taylor, Alexandra Harris, Heather Langenkamp, Gary J. Tunnicliffe, Mike J. Regan, Rheagan Wallace, John Gulager, Helena Grace Donald
Original name: Hellraiser: Judgment