FRIGHT NIGHT
Hellraiser + Introduction
Frightnight presents Clive Barker’s relentless masterclass in terror, from its first shocking moment to its unforgettable, nightmarish conclusion.
Director: CLIVE BARKER
Cast includes: ANDREW ROBINSON, CLARE HIGGINS, ASHLEY LAURENCE
Fright Night is co-curated and co-hosted by Emily Booth and Kim Foster-Taylor, and includes a short introduction before each screening with trivia and insights into the history of the HORROR FILM
94 MINS / 1987 / UK / ENGLISH
Hellraiser is a relentless masterclass in terror, from its first shocking moment to its unforgettable, nightmarish conclusion. Clive Barker’s directorial debut doesn’t just tell a horror story—it drags the viewer into a world where pain, pleasure, and fear are inseparably entwined, crafting an atmosphere of unyielding dread that lingers long after the credits roll. The film’s horror is both psychological and visceral. Its extreme gore is executed with brutal creativity, satisfying even the most hardcore horror aficionados, while the darkly imaginative Cenobites remain some of the most iconic and terrifying creatures ever conceived. Every sequence pulses with tension, from the quiet, creeping suspense to the full-blown nightmare scenarios that define the film’s unforgettable set pieces.
Hellraiser is uncompromising, shocking, and utterly unforgettable—a perfect storm of atmosphere, gore, and pure, unrelenting terror. For fans of true horror, it is simply essential.
About your Fright Night co-host, Kim Taylor-Foster
Kim Taylor-Foster is a film and TV critic, journalist, broadcaster, and author. Her books include 'Why We Love The Matrix' and 'Why We Love Die Hard'.
About your Fright Night co-host Emily Booth, “one of the iconic women of horror”- an actress, presenter and all-round cult-movie buff who has presented shows on Channel 4, Channel 5, Bravo, and Dave, including her own cult film show Shock Movie Massacre. Emily was the face and voice of the Horror Channel for 15 years, and has presented at many horror festivals. She has also interviewed Dario Argento, Tinto Brass and Lloyd Kauffman as part of her presenting roles.
Kim and Emily also host Kim and Em Vs Evil, a movie podcast by two film afficionados who love nothing better than getting under the skin of famous movie villains, Kim and Em Vs Evil.
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