Hellraiser Movies: Release Order
The Hellraiser franchise is a cornerstone of supernatural body horror, centered around the mysterious puzzle box known as the Lament Configuration and the sadomasochistic Cenobites led by the iconic Pinhead. Beginning with Clive Barker's 1987 masterpiece, the series maintained story continuity through four connected films before shifting into anthology-style standalone stories with looser connections to the original mythology.
This complete watch order shows the franchise's dramatic evolution from Barker's sophisticated philosophical horror into the direct-to-video era's varying quality attempts to explore the Cenobite universe. The list concludes with the 2022 reboot starring Jamie Clayton, which completely reimagines the franchise with no connection to the original timeline.
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Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Hellraiser
A mysterious puzzle box summons otherworldly beings called Cenobites from a realm where pain and pleasure are one, unleashing supernatural horror upon those who dare to solve it.
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
After being confined to a mental hospital, Kirsty Cotton must venture into hell itself to rescue her father from sadomasochistic demons. She's joined by fellow patient Tiffany and pursued by the sinister Dr. Channard and the evil Julia in this supernatural horror sequel.
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
The demonic Pinhead escapes to New York City, where he unleashes terror and recruits new followers to spread chaos through the streets.
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Spanning three generations, a family grapples with their cursed legacy of creating the puzzle box that summons the demonic Cenobites from hell.
Hellraiser: Inferno
A detective unwittingly opens the infamous puzzle box, unleashing the demonic Pinhead and finding himself trapped in a nightmarish game where those close to him face horrific consequences.
Hellraiser: Hellseeker
When the infamous puzzle box is solved once again, Pinhead and his demonic Cenobites return to wreak havoc. Standing against them is someone who has previously survived encounters with these otherworldly beings.
Hellraiser: Hellworld
Five online gamers are invited to an exclusive party based on their favorite horror game, but the night turns into a deadly nightmare of supernatural terror.
Hellraiser: Revelations
Two friends discover the mysterious Lament Configuration puzzle box in Mexico, unleashing the demonic Cenobite Pinhead. When they go missing, their families search for them but encounter the supernatural horror they've unleashed.
Hellraiser: Judgment
Three detectives investigating a diabolical serial killer find themselves trapped in a nightmarish otherworldly maze filled with hellish creatures who sit in judgment of human souls.
Other Film Series
Children of the Corn
A horror franchise following the murderous cult of children who worship a malevolent entity called He Who Walks Behind the Rows across multiple timelines and locations.
Evil Dead
A horror franchise following the battle against ancient evil forces unleashed by the Necronomicon, spanning from Sam Raimi's original trilogy to modern entries.
Nightmare on Elm Street
The iconic horror franchise following the burned child killer Freddy Krueger who stalks teenagers through their dreams.
Prom Night
A horror franchise that blends slasher and supernatural elements around the prom night setting, featuring mostly standalone films with one connected supernatural subseries.
The Prophecy
A supernatural horror series exploring angelic warfare and humanity's role in the celestial conflict between good and evil.
Underworld
A gothic action series following the centuries-old war between vampires and Lycans (werewolves), centered on vampire Death Dealer Selene.