Hellraiser (1987)
English horror film directed by Clive Barker
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m 88 min
- Released
- 18 September 1987
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Hellraiser has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 18 September 1987. It is directed by Clive Barker and stars Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson and Sean Chapman.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Clive Barker
- Cast
- Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson, Sean Chapman, Doug Bradley, Grace Kirby, Oliver Smith, Simon Bamford, Clare Higgins, Nicholas Vince, Oliver Parker
- Cinematography
- Robin Vidgeon
- Editing
- Richard Marden
- Music
- Christopher Young
- Written by
- Clive Barker
- Produced by
- Christopher Figg
- Distribution
- Entertainment Film Distributors, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $14.56 million
- Based on
- The Hellbound Heart
- Set in
- London
- Filmed in
- Pinewood Studios
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 September 1987
- First shown
- 10 September 1987 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Hellraiser?
Hellraiser has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes, or 88 min.
When did Hellraiser release?
Hellraiser released on 18 September 1987.
Who directed Hellraiser?
Hellraiser is directed by Clive Barker.
Who is in the cast of Hellraiser?
The cast of Hellraiser includes Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson, Sean Chapman, Doug Bradley, Grace Kirby and Oliver Smith.
Where can I watch Hellraiser online?
Hellraiser streams on Netflix.
How much did Hellraiser earn at the box office?
Hellraiser grossed $14.56 million on a budget of $1 million.
What is Hellraiser rated in the US?
Hellraiser is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Hellraiser based on a true story or a book?
Hellraiser is based on The Hellbound Heart.
Elsewhere
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| Book of BloodEnglish, 7 Mar 2009, 2009 | - | 1h 36m | 7 Mar 2009 |
| Quicksilver HighwayEnglish, 1997, 1997 | - | 1h 30m | 1997 |
| Candyman: Farewell to the FleshEnglish, 1995, 1995 | - | 1h 33m | 1995 |
| Lord of IllusionsEnglish, 1995, 1995 | - | 1h 56m | 1995 |
| CandymanEnglish, 11 Sep 1992, 1992 | - | 1h 39m | 11 Sep 1992 |
| SleepwalkersEnglish, 10 Apr 1992, 1992 | R | 1h 31m | 10 Apr 1992 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning BugEnglish, 2004, 2004 | - | 1h 37m | 2004 |
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| A Murder of CrowsEnglish, 1999, 1999 | - | 1h 36m | 1999 |
| SavateEnglish, 1995, 1995 | - | 1h 28m | 1995 |
| The Lurking FearEnglish, 1994, 1994 | - | 1h 16m | 1994 |
| Hellraiser III: Hell on EarthEnglish, 1992, 1992 | - | 1h 33m | 1992 |
Released around the same time
| Film | Cert. | Runtime | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| My True Love, My WoundFrench, 10 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 42m | 10 Sep 1987 |
| Fatal AttractionEnglish, 11 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 56m | 11 Sep 1987 |
| EpidemicDanish, 11 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 46m | 11 Sep 1987 |
| A Prayer for the DyingEnglish, 11 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 48m | 11 Sep 1987 |
| Top ModelItalian, 11 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 21m | 11 Sep 1987 |
| Princess from the MoonJapanese, 14 Sep 1987, 1987 | - | 1h 57m | 14 Sep 1987 |
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