Released in 1988, is that rare horror sequel that actually expands the mythology of its predecessor without losing its edge. While the first film was a claustrophobic story of "domestic" desire and murder, Hellbound tears the doors off, taking the audience directly into the labyrinth of Hell itself.
This film explores the tragic humanity behind the monsters. We see glimpses of who Pinhead and his crew were before they became explorers in the "further regions of experience." Hellbound: Hellraiser II
The story picks up right where the original left off. Kirsty Cotton finds herself in a psychiatric hospital, where she encounters the obsessive Dr. Channard. Channard’s curiosity about the Lament Configuration leads him to resurrect Julia Cotton in a sequence that is just as gory and unsettling as Frank’s rebirth in the first film. Released in 1988, is that rare horror sequel
We get to see the "Labyrinth," a cold, geometric version of Hell ruled by Leviathan. It’s not fire and brimstone; it’s an endless, grey maze of psychological and physical torment. We see glimpses of who Pinhead and his
For its time, the practical effects and matte paintings used to create the scale of Hell were incredibly ambitious and remain visually striking today.