Hellbound: Hellraiser II 1988
"Time to play."
Tony Randel's *Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)* plunges deeper into Clive Barker's nightmarish universe, expanding the horrors of the original with even more grotesque visuals and existential dread.
Director: Tony Randel
Cast
Ashley Laurence
Kirsty Cotton
Clare Higgins
Julia Cotton
Kenneth Cranham
Dr. Philip Channard / Channard Cenobite
Imogen Boorman
Tiffany
William Hope
Kyle MacRae
Sean Chapman
Frank Cotton
Doug Bradley
Pinhead
Barbie Wilde
Female Cenobite
Simon Bamford
‘Butterball’ Cenobite
Nicholas Vince
Chatterer Cenobite
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) about?
After surviving her first encounter with the Cenobites, Kirsty Cotton is committed to a mental hospital, where she insists her father is trapped in Hell. With the help of Dr. Channard, she enters the infernal realm to rescue him, only to face Julia's vengeful return and the twisted rules of a dimension where pain is eternal.
Who directed Hellbound: Hellraiser II?
Tony Randel directed *Hellbound: Hellraiser II*, taking the reins from Clive Barker, who created the original story and universe.
Who stars in Hellbound: Hellraiser II?
The film features Ashley Laurence as Kirsty Cotton, Clare Higgins as Julia Cotton, Kenneth Cranham as Dr. Channard, and Imogen Boorman in a standout role as a fellow patient.
Is Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) worth watching?
If you're a fan of psychological horror or Clive Barker's unique brand of nightmarish storytelling, *Hellbound: Hellraiser II* delivers with its relentless atmosphere and grotesque creativity. While not for the squeamish, it's a standout sequel that deepens the lore of Hellraiser's universe.
How long is Hellbound: Hellraiser II?
The runtime for *Hellbound: Hellraiser II* is 97 minutes.
🎥 Trailer
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) — The descent into Clive Barker's nightmare unleashed
Tony Randel's *Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)* plunges deeper into Clive Barker's nightmarish universe, expanding the horrors of the original with even more grotesque visuals and existential dread. After narrowly escaping the Cenobites, Kirsty Cotton—now trapped in a psychiatric facility—finds herself the sole voice of reason amidst skepticism, insisting her father's soul is trapped in Hell following a horrifying betrayal. With the reluctant help of Dr. Channard, a man fascinated by the macabre, she embarks on a perilous descent into the labyrinthine underworld to rescue him. The film blends psychological horror with surreal, otherworldly terror, as Kirsty confronts not just demonic forces but the twisted logic of a realm where suffering is eternal.
Ashley Laurence returns as Kirsty, carrying the story with a mix of vulnerability and resilience, while Clare Higgins reprises her chilling role as the monstrous Julia. Kenneth Cranham's Dr. Channard adds a layer of obsession, blurring the line between savior and voyeur. The atmosphere crackles with claustrophobic dread, punctuated by Barker's signature body horror and nightmarish set pieces that push the boundaries of practical effects.
