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HELLRAISER: HELLSEEKER (Dimension Home Video) Director: Rick Bota. Hacktors: Dean Winters, Doug Bradley and the welcome return of Ashley Laurence, from the first two movies. Rating: Tag-line: 'Evil. Deadly. Immortal.' Death Toll: A mere five. Cutting Remarks: Like Hellraiser: Inferno before it, '...Hellseeker' tries to be a mind fuck. And guess what? It prevails! I very much enjoyed this one: it's the best entry into the franchise since the fourth instalment Hellraiser: Bloodline. It's still not without problems though - the Cenobites are hardly in this one, a la Hellraiser: Inferno.          Trevor survives an awful car crash, but sadly his wife Kirsty doesn't. He takes it all remarkably well in the hospital when he comes round, only asking what's happened to her once. Yes folks, scripting is weak in this bad boy. But it seems our Trev is a naughty chap. He's been playing away from home with a lot of ladies. Later on, we find out that maybe he planned the crash. Why? Kirsty's loaded, thanks to her dad and a certain Uncle Frank leaving her a hefty trust fund. He's not meant to know, but he does and wants the cash. Dont ask why, it just happens.          Hellraiser: Hellseeker tries to get you off guard. When Pinhead first puts in an appearance, it's in a dream. Then he shows up in a puddle! Pinhead really makes his mark come the end, which is very effective. Elsewhere, we see Trevor watching back an old tape of him and Kirsty, in which he gives her a present. It's wrapped up... and its in the shape of a box. Kirsty doesnt look best pleased. Wonder why? Most Memorable Demise: The bloke who tops himself. Look Out For: The Chatterer. He's seen for a spilt second in Pinhead's final scene. He isn't even mentioned in the end credits - it's that brief. Killer Quote: "Welcome to the worst nightmare of all... reality!" - Pinhead. DVD Details: Audio commentary with Rick Bota, four alternative scenes (plus Rick on commentary) and a Visual Effects Walkthrough with Jamison Goel. God knows why they bothered with that last one, however, as the effects here suck. Release Date: October 2002. Reviewer: James Simpson. [Check it out at Amazon US] [Reviews Menu] [Home] © Copyright Slasherama 2002-present