Four films. One box. Infinite torment.

Mr. King, Clive Barker is STILL the future of horror, and Arrow Video knows it. Opening Quartet of Torment is like solving the Lament Configuration itself—equal parts thrill, dread, and collector’s ecstasy. The packaging is gorgeous, the restorations are sharp enough to slice flesh, and the extras are so plentiful they feel like Cenobite offerings. This isn’t just a boxset; it’s a ritual object, a shrine to Barker’s twisted imagination.

Hellraiser (1987) remains the crown jewel. Barker directs with the confidence of a man who knows pain and pleasure are two sides of the same blade. Sean Chapman’s Frank Cotton is the sleaziest attic squatter in horror history, Ashley Laurence’s Kirsty is the perfect mix of terrified and defiant, and Doug Bradley’s Pinhead is iconic from the moment he steps out of the shadows. The acting here is raw, sweaty, and unforgettable—like everyone knows they’re in a film that will outlive them.

Then comes Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Tony Randel blowing the gates of hell wide open. Ashley Laurence doubles down on her performance, dragging us into the labyrinth with sheer conviction. Clare Higgins returns as Julia, chewing scenery like it’s her last supper, and Kenneth Cranham’s Dr. Channard is gleefully deranged. The acting is operatic, the gore is baroque, and the film feels like Barker’s imagination turned inside out. It’s horror as high art, with a wink and a scream.

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) is where the franchise starts flirting with camp, but Terry Farrell as Joey Summerskill grounds it with a surprisingly earnest performance. Kevin Bernhardt’s J.P. Monroe is a sleazy caricature of ’90s excess, and Paula Marshall’s Terri is the tragic club kid we all knew. Doug Bradley, split between Pinhead and his human alter ego, delivers a performance that’s both grandiose and oddly poignant. It’s messy, it’s loud, but it’s fun—like watching Barker’s nightmare crash headlong into MTV.

And then Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996), the Alan Smithee special. Ambitious as hell (literally), spanning centuries from the box’s creation to a space station showdown. The acting is uneven—Bruce Ramsay tries valiantly to carry three roles, Valentina Vargas vamps it up, and Bradley, once again, holds the whole thing together with gravitas. It’s flawed, sure, but it’s also bold, weird, and unforgettable. Respect where respect is due: this film swings for the fences, even if it loses its head in the process.

Arrow’s restorations make every rip, tear, and scream gleam in 4K UHD glory. The extras are exhaustive, the packaging is gorgeous, and the set feels like a collector’s grail. Two undeniable classics, one campy descent, and one ambitious mess—all bound together in a box that dares you to open it. Own this, and you don’t just watch Hellraiser—you commune with it. Pinhead himself would approve.

IT WILL TEAR YOUR SOUL APART… in Dolby Vision.

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Limited Edition

Home Video Distributor: Arrow Films
Available on Blu-ray - October 22, 2024
Screen Formats: 1.85:1
Subtitles: English
Video: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Audio: Hellraiser 4K English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0; English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Hellbound: Hellraiser II 4K English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0; English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth 4K English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0; Hellraiser: Bloodline 4K English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; four-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

Open the box… if you dare. Arrow Video drags you through four films of flesh‑ripping, soul‑shredding terror in this definitive 4K UHD collection. From Clive Barker’s original nightmare to the blood‑soaked labyrinth of Hellbound, the neon‑lit carnage of Hell on Earth, and the time‑spanning madness of Bloodline, Pinhead and his Cenobites are here to remind you that pain is eternal, pleasure is fleeting, and bargains with the damned never end well.  Featuring razor‑sharp restorations, a tome of essays that read like scripture from Barker’s own archives, and enough extras to keep you screaming through eternity, this set is more than a collector’s item—it’s a puzzle box of horror history.

VIDEO

Arrow’s Quartet of Torment doesn’t just upgrade the films—it resurrects them. The 4K UHD restorations are sharp enough to make every nail in Pinhead’s skull gleam like polished steel, every rip in flesh glisten with unnerving clarity, and every shadow in the labyrinth swallow you whole.

Grain is preserved, blacks are deep without crushing detail, and the colors—blood reds, sickly greens, and hellfire oranges—are saturated to the point of delirium. It’s the kind of upgrade that makes you feel like you’re watching Barker’s nightmares projected straight from the puzzle box itself, daring you to look closer even when you know it will hurt.

AUDIO

Arrow’s Quartet of Torment doesn’t just sharpen the visuals—it cranks the audio into a whole new dimension of torment. The upgraded DTS-HD and Dolby Atmos tracks give Pinhead’s voice that cathedral‑like resonance it always deserved, echoing like scripture read from the Book of Pain. Dialogue is crisp, no longer buried under the wet squelch of gore, and Christopher Young’s iconic score swells with operatic menace, filling the room like a Cenobite choir. The low end rumbles with chains dragging across stone, the high end slices clean through with screams and metallic shrieks, and the surround mix makes you feel like hooks are coming from every direction. It’s immersive, it’s brutal, and it’s respectful—Arrow has treated Barker’s soundscape like a sacred relic, polishing it until every whisper, every scream, and every clang of the puzzle box feels like it’s happening in your own living room.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• Several.  See breakdown below for more information.

Special Features:

Extras? Arrow has stacked this set like a Cenobite altar. Commentaries, documentaries, Barker’s short films, and a 200‑page hardback book that reads like scripture. It’s not just supplemental—it’s scholarship, a deep dive into Barker’s imagination and the franchise’s legacy. You don’t just watch these films; you study them, dissect them, and revel in their madness.

• 4K UHD presentations of Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, and Hellraiser: Bloodline with Dolby Vision
• DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Atmos soundtracks
• Commentaries for Hellraiser (1987)
• Clive Barker (writer/director) and Ashley Laurence (Kirsty)Clive Barker solo commentary (archival)Cast & crew commentary featuring Doug Bradley (Pinhead), Nicholas Vince (Chatterer), Simon Bamford (Butterball), and Barbie Wilde (Female Cenobite)
• Commentaries for Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
• Director Tony Randel and writer Peter AtkinsCast & crew commentary with Ashley Laurence, Doug Bradley, Nicholas Vince, Simon Bamford, and Barbie WildeSeparate commentary track with Randel and Atkins (archival)
• Commentaries for Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
• Director Anthony Hickox and writer Peter AtkinsDoug Bradley commentary (Pinhead focus)Cast & crew commentary including Terry Farrell (Joey Summerskill) and Paula Marshall (Terri)
• Commentaries for Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)
• Director Kevin Yagher (Alan Smithee) and writer Peter Atkins (archival)Doug Bradley commentaryCast & crew commentary with Bruce Ramsay (Paul Merchant) and Valentina Vargas (Angelique)
• Documentaries: Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Leviathan: The Story of Hellbound: Hellraiser II
• Barker’s early short films (Salome and The Forbidden)
• Cast and crew interviews (new and archival)
• Image galleries with rare production stills and concept art
• Trailers and TV spots for all four films
• 200-page hardback book with essays by Phil & Sarah Stokes
• Exclusive Arrow packaging with new commissioned artwork
• Collectible art cards
• Fold-out reversible poster

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