Hellraiser (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Hellraiser is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Clive Barker, running about 93 minutes. “He'll tear your soul apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After tinkering with a box he bought while abroad, sexual deviant Frank inadvertently opens a portal to hell, where fetish-demons led by Pinhead tear his body apart. When Frank’s brother and his wife move into his house, a skeletal Frank appears to his sister-in-law and asks her to supply him with corpses for his regeneration.
Who’s in it. Hellraiser stars Andrew Robinson as Larry Cotton, Ashley Laurence as Kirsty Cotton, Clare Higgins as Julia Cotton and Sean Chapman as Frank Cotton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hellraiser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellraiser page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellraiser tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellraiser (1987)?
- In US, Hellraiser is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellraiser worth watching?
- Hellraiser holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellraiser?
- Hellraiser stars Andrew Robinson, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Sean Chapman and Oliver Smith.
- When was Hellraiser released?
- Hellraiser was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.