Hack or Slash

Episode 231: Hellraiser (1987)

This week we open the box to check out Hellraiser (1987). We explore Clive Barker’s motivation to direct, unpack the iconic cenobite makeup, and assess the intensity of its gore. **This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15.**

Show Notes ► [https://www.hackorslash.live/231/](https://www.hackorslash.live/231/)

Timestamps

0:00 ► Show Opener
0:13 ► Greetings & Salutations
1:00 ► Listener Follow Up: NOPE (2022)
5:21 ► Movie Introduction
6:04 ► Spoiler-free Discussion
20:43 ► The Gore Score
20:54 ► The Animal Report
21:01 ► Scoring
26:20 ► A Word From Our Sponsor
27:15 ► Welcome to the Spoiler Section
27:24 ► The Body Count
33:10 ► Spoiler Section
56:31 ► Fact or Fiction
58:14 ► Toodles

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