
Not only does it buck a fictional trend dating back hundreds of years, but it also gives a little insight into the mind of not only Barker (who executive-produced and receives a "story by" credit on the sequel), but also Hellbound director Tony Randel, who had worked with him on the original film as a production executive and editor. However, one of the most intriguing aspects of the early Hellraiser films resides within the final act of Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988). The first two films in the long-running franchise are chock-full of disturbing special effects, memorable kills, and of course the mysterious Cenobites. For horror fans, there's a lot to love about Clive Barker's early run on Hellraiser.
