A fourth "Hellraiser" movie was not needed, but we got it anyways. This one tells us how the box was invented, why it's "cursed", and supposedly ends it. Surprisingly, the film leaves no room for a sequel--that's about it for originality. The movie is an OK time filler--nothing more. The film is too dark and the script is confused. Special effects are OK, but what really sinks this film is the acting. The female leads are very good, but all the male leads are lousy. Some of their acting was so bad that I couldn't believe this was the final cut--didn't anyone look at the footage? Also the film gets (needlessly) bloody and graphic and I gave up on the film when a young child is put in danger. So, it's a diversion only for the special effects and female leads. Otherwise, there's no real reason to watch this. And if you think they add something to the mythology of the box...they don't. Clive Barker had nothing to do with this film...and it shows.
Review of Hellraiser: Bloodline
