Hellraiser: Revival Reignites Clive Barker’s Creative Interest

Clive Barker says work on the video game Hellraiser: Revival has renewed his interest in developing stories for the franchise, including for films, but he has not announced a specific screen project. The writer and filmmaker, who created the 1987 Hellraiser movie and its source novella, The Hellbound Heart, said the game prompted him to revisit ideas for the franchise. In an interview about the game, Barker said he had concepts he wanted to see realized and hoped to remain involved in the series. Barker also said he would like the Hellraiser mythology to have more room to develop on screen. He noted that some expansion is already happening in comics, while expressing interest in taking the stories further in movies and other media. The reports of his comments trace back to the same interview; none identifies a confirmed film, production timetable or other specific project. Hellraiser: Revival was developed with Barker’s involvement, including his work on its story and mythology. The game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Its release is the immediate context for Barker’s renewed interest, rather than an announcement that a new film is...