Kenneth Cranham | Dr. Channard
In this candid and often darkly humorous interview, Kenneth Cranham reflects on his unforgettable turn as Dr. Philip Channard in Hellbound: Hellraiser II – a role that remains one of the most disturbing and celebrated in the franchise. From childhood fascinations with forbidden horror to the physical and psychological demands of becoming a Cenobite, Cranham offers a vivid behind-the-scenes insight to the chaos, creativity, and real-life danger of bringing Dr. Philip Channard to life.— What first attracted you to the role of Dr. Philip Channard in Hellbound: Hellraiser II? There was a great tradition in my childhood for horror comics, and they were American and they were sort of like,…
Kenneth Cranham | Dr. Channard
Stephan Smith Collins | Revelations Pinhead
In this interview, we sit down with Stephan Smith Collins to discuss his experience working on Hellraiser: Revelations, one of the most polarizing and unusual entries in the long-running horror franchise. Stephan takes us behind the scenes to explore the production’s challenges, creative decisions, and the unique atmosphere of contributing to a series known for its striking imagery and devoted fanbase. How did you first get involved with the Hellraiser franchise? I received an audition from my agent. The producers were using a code name so I had no idea I was auditioning for Hellraiser. What was your audition process like and how familiar were you with the Hellraiser franchise,…
Kenneth Cranham | Dr. Channard – Line Recreations
Adam Faison | Colin
Keith Thompson | Lead Concept Artist – Hellraiser (2022)
We spoke with Keith Thompson, the Lead Concept Artist on Hellraiser (2022), about reimagining the Cenobites and diving deeper into their conceptions, working with David Bruckner, honouring Clive Barker’s vision, creating the film’s striking aesthetic and more: Thanks so much for the interest in the art, it was such an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mythos! Can you tell us how you came on board Hellraiser (2022)? What was the path that led you into the project? I’ve been lucky to work with director David Bruckner on a quite a few films prior (one of my favourites being The Ritual). The production knew they needed to approach the design…
Jason Liles | The Chatterer (2022)
Hellraiser’s (2022) Chatterer actor, Jason Liles – talks secret auditions, filming in Serbia, intense on-set moments, and honouring classic Clive Barker lore. He sees Chatterer as Pinhead’s right-hand muscle, believes he isn’t ‘dead’ – just “enhanced” – and would gladly return for a sequel or spinoff.— How did you get the role of the ‘Chatterer and what was the audition process like? It came through as an audition from my manager. It was called “The Box” and the role was “Clacker.” Obviously, those were fake names. They asked me to record my audition and submit it a by a certain time a few days later. I set up an appointment…
Barbie Wilde | Female
We sat down with the wonderful Barbie Wilde, the iconic Female Cenobite from Hellbound: Hellraiser II, for an in-depth interview covering on-set memories, fan theories, lost scenes, Sister Cilice, and the enduring legacy of Clive Barker’s world.— What do you attribute to the ‘Female’s’ lasting impact and legacy? The imagination and extraordinary vision of Clive Barker. Also, she’s a very mysterious, intriguing character. What are your favourite on-set and on-screen memories from Hellbound: Hellraiser II? The first abiding memory I have is my first day on set. My plane from Canada had been delayed 24 hours, so I landed at Heathrow and then had to take a taxi straight to…
Barbie Wilde | Female Cenobite
Peter Atkins | Screenwriter / Barbie
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