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    Hellraiser AKA Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987)

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    Pinhead in the original Clive Barker terror.

    Director: Clive Barker

    OVERALL: R2

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    R0 America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)
    R0 America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)
    R0 LE America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)
    R1 America - (Anchor Bay - THX)
    R1 America - (Image Entertainment)
    R1 AE America - (Anchor Bay - 20th Anniversary Edition)
    R2 France - (TF1 Vid)
    R2 Holland - (RCV Home Entertainment)
    R2 CE Norway - (SME)
    R2 Sweden - (Atlantic)
    R2 United Kingdom - (Anchor Bay UK)
    R2 United Kingdom - (VCI)
    R2 United Kingdom - (VCI)
    R2 CE United Kingdom - (Anchor Bay UK - Collector's Edition Box Set)

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    R0 America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    Theatrical Trailer
    TV Spots
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    This version is currently OOP.

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    R0 America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker, star Ashley Laurence, and writer Pete Atkins
  • Extras:
    "Hellraiser: Resurrection" featurette
    Theatrical Trailer
    Stills Gallery
    THX Certified
    THX-Optimode
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also includes a 1.33:1 version of the film on this disc.
    Available in Australia via importers DVD Australia.

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    R0 LE America - (Anchor Bay Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE: Hellraiser
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker, star Ashley Laurence, and writer Pete Atkins
    "Hellraiser: Resurrection" featurette
    Theatrical Trailer
    Stills Gallery
    THX Certified
    THX-Optimode

    DISC TWO: Hellbound: Hellraiser II
    Audio Commentary with director Tony Randel, star Ashley Laurence, and writer Pete Atkins
    "Hellraiser II: Lost in the Labyrinth" featurette
    Theatrical Trailer
    Stills Gallery
    THX Certified
    THX-Optimode
  • Subtitles:
    English and English HoH
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Limited Edition set includes both films plus a 48 page colour booklet and a reproduction theatrical poster for both films.
    Packaged in a special numbered tin set collector's box. Also includes 4:3 version of both films on these discs, both are which are presented open-matte. Thanks to Rewind user Ben Nunn who informed us that the Limited Edition releases are now available seperately.

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    R1 America - (Anchor Bay - THX)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker, star Ashley Laurence, and writer Pete Atkins
  • Extras:
    "Hellraiser: Resurrection" featurette (24:24)
    Theatrical Trailer (1:29)
    Stills Gallery
    THX Certified
    THX-Optimode
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    English closed-captioning available.
    Also includes a 1.33:1 full screen version of the film on the disc.

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    R1 America - (Image Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    Theatrical Trailer
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Part of the Midnight Madness series.

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    R1 AE America - (Anchor Bay - 20th Anniversary Edition)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and star Ashley Laurence; moderated by screenwriter Peter Atkins
  • Extras:
    "Mr. Cotton, I Presume?" featurette
    "Actress From Hell" featurette
    "Hellcomposer" featurette
    "Hellraiser: Resurrection" featurette
    "Under The Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" featurette
    Theatrical Trailers
    TV Spots
    Storyboard Gallery
    Posters & Advertising Gallery
    Still Gallery
    DVD-ROM: 2 Scripts (as .pdf files)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Comes in a slip-case.
  • Easter eggs:
    From the Main Menu, go into the Special Features. Now press Up from Featurettes to reveal Pinhead's head. Select it to see a promotional trailer from the original Hellraiser VHS that shows all kinds of Hellraiser merchandise.
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    R2 France - (TF1 Vid)

  • Extras:
    "The Art of Horror" featurette
    Biographies & Filmographies
    Theatrical Trailer
    Photo Gallery
    Bonus trailer for: "Hellbound: Hellraiser II"
  • Subtitles:
    French (Forced)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    French subtitles are forced when viewing the film with the English soundtrack.

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    R2 Holland - (RCV Home Entertainment)

  • Extras:
    Interview with writer/director Clive Barker
    Clips
  • Subtitles:
    Dutch
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case

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    R2 CE Norway - (SME)

  • Extras:
    "The Art of Horror" featurette
    Biographies & Filmographies
    Theatrical Trailer
    Photo Gallery
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case

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    R2 Sweden - (Atlantic)

  • Extras:
    "The Art of Horror" featurette
    Biographies & Filmographies
    Theatrical Trailer
    Photo Gallery
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case

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    R2 United Kingdom - (Anchor Bay UK)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence
  • Extras:
    "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" featurette
    "Resurrection" featurette
    "On-Set Interview with Clive Barker" featurette
    Hellraiser Merchandising promo (watch and wear)
    4 Theatrical Trailers
    5 TV Spots
    Storyboards
    Poster and Stills Gallery
    DVD-ROM: 2 scripts (as .pdf files)
    Screensaver
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available in the "Collector's Edition" box set with Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth, and a bonus disc.

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    R2 United Kingdom - (VCI)

  • Extras:
    Interviews with writer/director Clive Barker, SFX supervisor Bob Keen, and cast members Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins and Ashley Laurence (6 mins) "The Art of Horror" featurette
    4 Theatrical Trailers
    Photo Library
    Sub Plots
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    This release is currently OOP and has been replaced with the re-released version which includes a 16:9 transfer.

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    R2 United Kingdom - (VCI)

  • Extras:
    Interviews with writer/director Clive Barker, SFX supervisor Bob Keen, and cast members Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins and Ashley Laurence (6 mins) "The Art of Horror" featurette
    4 Theatrical Trailers
    Photo Library
    Sub Plots
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    This is a re-released version from VCI which includes both a 16:9 and 4:3 version of the film.

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    R2 CE United Kingdom - (Anchor Bay UK - Collector's Edition Box Set)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE: Hellraiser
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker
    Audio Commentary with writer/director Clive Barker and actress Ashley Laurence
    "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser" featurette
    "Hellraiser: Resurrection" featurette
    On-Set Interview with Clive BarkeR
    4 Theatrical Trailers
    5 TV Spots
    Storyboards
    Poster and Stills Gallery
    DVD-ROM: 2 Scripts (as pdf files)
    Screensaver

    DISC TWO: Hellbound: Hellraiser II
    Audio Commentary with writer Pete Atkins and director Tony Randel
    Audio Commentary with director Tony Randel, actress Ashley Laurence, and witer Peter Atkins
    "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser II: Hellbound" featurette
    "Lost In The Labyrinth" featurette (produced by Clive Barker)
    On-Set Interview with Clive Barker
    On-Set Interview with Clive Barker, Tony Randel, Claire Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Imogen Boorman and Kenneth Crantham
    4 Theatrical Trailers
    2 TV Spots
    Poster and Stills Gallery
    DVD-ROM: Script (as a .pdf file)
    Screensaver

    DISC THREE: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
    Audio Commentary with director Anthony Hickox and actor Doug Bradley
    "Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth" featurette
    Raising Hell On Earth: Interview with Director Anthony Hickox
    On Set interviews with Clive Barker & Doug Bradley
    Theatrical Trailer
    Poster and Stills Gallery
    Screensaver

    DISC FOUR: Bonus Disc
    Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (fullscreen presentation; not fully open matte - cropped at top and on left; English DD2.0 Surround; no subtitles)
    Early short film: "Clive Barker's Salomé" (1973), including interviews with Clive Barker, Doug Bradley and other key players
    Early short film: "Clive Barker's The Forbidden" (1978), including interviews with Clive Barker, Doug Bradley and other key players
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Case type:
    Special Case
  • Notes:
    Standard slip case packaging, or a special "lament configuration" open out box.
    There have been reported playback issues on the XBox and PS2.
  • Easter eggs:
    1: On Disc 1 (Hellraiser) press right on your remote-control till you see a puzzle box lights up on the screen. If you press play on this easter-egg you will see a promotional trailer that shows all kinds of Hellraiser-merchandise.
    2: On Disc 2 (Hellraiser II) press right on your remote control till you see a play-available button on the screen, if you play this easter-egg you will see some behind-the-scenes clips.

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    OVERALL: R2

    "Collector's Edition box set" by Anchor Bay UK is the winner, for having the best set of extras and a DTS-track.

    Note: All of these releases (except R2 releases, that have BBFC-issues) are "R-rated theatrical versions". This is what Clive Barker says on the new audio commentary (thanks to our Rewind member 42ndStreetFreak):
    "(On the hammer murder) That was cut by the MPAA and I never put it back, because you know it was stronger and nastier without the other material. There's probably 2 and a half shots gone. I think she hit him an extra time, I know there was a close-up of the hammer head. At one point I had the choice to put it back in again but it was better and it was more violent the way they demanded that I do it."

    Note about the R4 release: Many people have asked for a comparison of the R4 Hellraiser as seen on www.ezydvd.com.au, This release is NOT R4, it is the US version, imported by the company DVD Australia. There are no plans at this stage for this film to be release in R4.

    There are also vanilla releases available from Anchor Bay UK under there 'Horror Classics label which should be avoided.

    DVDBeaver link

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    CUTS:

    • R0 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No Cuts.
    • R0 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No Cuts.
    • R0 LE America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No Cuts.
    • R1 America- Anchor Bay - THX - No Cuts.
    • R1 America- Image Entertainment - No Cuts (93 mins).
    • R1 AE America- Anchor Bay - 20th Anniversary Edition - No Cuts.
    • R2 France- TF1 Vid - No Cuts.
    • R2 Holland- RCV Home Entertainment - No Cuts.
    • R2 CE Norway- SME - No Cuts.
    • R2 Sweden- Atlantic - No Cuts.
    • R2 United Kingdom- Anchor Bay UK - No Cuts.
    • R2 United Kingdom- VCI - Yes. Rewind User A.K. owns this disc and confirms that it's the "hammer death scene" (Julia's (Claire Higgins) first victim "please please" as she hits him with a hammer) that is cut from this P&S version.
    • R2 United Kingdom- VCI - Yes. According to the BBFC website, the P&S version is uncut at 89:25 and the W/S version runs at 89:18 without cuts (which would suggest a previously cut W/S version was submitted by VCI). However, Rewind User A.K. owns this disc and confirms that it's the "hammer death scene" (Julia's (Claire Higgins) first victim "please please" as she hits him with a hammer) that is cut from this P&S version.
    • R2 CE United Kingdom- Anchor Bay UK - Collector's Edition Box Set - No Cuts
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    Comparison added by Craig on 19/07/01
    Comparison last updated by Oliver_Wicks on 25/09/11

    UPDATE LOG:

    25 Sept 2011: Fixed a few typos in the Overall.
    25 Sept 2011: Addition of the R1 Image release, DVDBeaver and DVDActive links, and major comparison clean-up.

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