We Hate Movies S16 Ep832: Hellraiser '87 (Live in the U.K., W❤️M)
Nov 18, 2025
The hosts dive into the chaotic world of Hellraiser, celebrating its iconic practical effects. They hilariously critique Uncle Frank's dreadful dining etiquette and ponder why anyone would live in such a dilapidated house. The darkly comic tone shines as they explore Julia's victim recruitment and Frank’s bizarre backstory. The Cenobites are humorously examined for their quirky incompetence, while the visceral graphic effects leave a lasting impression. Not to mention the audience's memorable reactions add to the show's lively atmosphere!
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Trailer Promises Vs. Film Identity
- The Hellraiser trailer teases Clive Barker's writing but misrepresents the film's British identity by dubbing many actors into American accents.
- That dubbing creates a jarring disconnect between setting and performance that the hosts repeatedly lampoon.
Frank’s Ill-Timed Puzzle Box Ritual
- Frank buys the lament configuration from a shady antique dealer and eagerly prepares a candle ritual to open a door to hell.
- The hosts ridicule his grooming and timing, noting he even waits to open it at his mother's house.
Cenobites as Bureaucratic Hell Agents
- The hosts frame the Cenobites as hierarchical operatives of a greater Lucifer, trading humor for a critique of their incompetence.
- This reframing makes their gore-driven actions feel like workplace failures rather than mystical inevitabilities.