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Clive Barker Plots New Hellraiser Horrors
18 Oct
Summary
- Clive Barker plans new stories for the Hellraiser universe.
- He recently regained U.S. rights to the franchise.
- The franchise began with his 1987 film and novella.

Clive Barker is poised to re-enter the dark and intricate world of Hellraiser, signaling his intent to develop new narratives for the iconic horror franchise. Almost forty years since the original film's release, Barker, the creator of the 1987 movie based on his novella 'The Hellbound Heart,' has revealed he harbors many fresh concepts for the universe.
Barker's recent involvement as a producer on the 2022 Hulu reboot followed his successful reclamation of U.S. rights to the Hellraiser franchise in 2020. He believes the recent 'Hellraiser: Revival' video game serves as a potent reminder for all stakeholders to revisit the franchise with innovative ideas, stating his intention to remain actively involved.