Pod Sematary

CW: Suicide, Torture, Self-harm

It’s Hell Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey find pleasure in the pain of the Hellraiser franchise, rounding out the Kirsty Cotton Trilogy!

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The Classic Film: Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
"Kirsty is brought to an institution after the horrible events of Hellraiser (1987), where the occult-obsessive head doctor resurrects Julia and unleashes the Cenobites and their demonic underworld” (IMDb.com). Only two movies into the series and Hellbound: Hellraiser II is already starting to turn the franchise a little wacky. But it still has beautifully horrific visuals and charm to spare.

The Modern Film: Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002)
"A shady businessman attempts to piece together the details of the car crash that killed his wife, rendered him an amnesiac, and left him in possession of a sinister puzzle box that summons monsters” (IMDb.com). Okay, so yeah, six entries into a semi-niche horror franchise and you're certainly going to see some wear and tear, but Hellraiser: Hellseeker manages to still have some intriguing content, due largely to its premise and the return of the OG Franchise heroine. Anything can happen!

Audio Sources:
"Anything Could Happen" written by Ellie Goulding & Jim Eliot and performed by Ellie Goulding
"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" produced by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, et al.
"Heavy Metal" written by Sammy Hagar & Jim Peterik and performed by Sammy Hagar
"Hellbound: Hellraiser II" produced by New World Pictures, et al.
"Hellraiser (VNV Nation Remix)" written by Johan van Roy and performed by Suicide Commando
"Hellraiser: Hellseeker" produced by Dimension Films & Neo Art & Logic
"Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones