Such Sights To Show - A Hellraiser Podcast: Episode 1 - The Hellbound Heart
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Sensuality and Horror: Queer Elements in Hellraiser
This chapter explores the interplay of sensuality and horror in 'The Hellbound Heart' and its film adaptation, 'Hellraiser', highlighting how budget constraints shaped their sensory portrayals. It examines the queer coding and gender fluidity of the Cenobites, discussing their pansexual nature and the implications of casting choices. The speakers reflect on the evolving understanding of pleasure, pain, and identity within the context of these narratives, emphasizing the complexity of character motivations and the cultural shifts of the late 1980s.
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