Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

soldier-81367 This sequel ranks up there with the likes of The Dark Knight (2008), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and, while we're at it, The Godfather Part II (1974).Clive Barker didn't direct the sequel leaving that duty to Tony Randel (Ticks). But he did contribute to the script and as a producer. The second film works well since it also lets us discover the origins of Pinhead.'Hellraiser,' for better or worse, is a franchise that has endured for 30 years now. The series may have gone downhill with each subsequent direct- to-video sequel, but the original theatrically released films stand as favorites of the genre. I personally have a deep love for these movies and they have long been staples of my collection on various home video formats. The first four Hellraiser films are the best in the series that's so far reached 10 installments

peterbaugh The first two Hell Raiser movies are my favorites. The music helps make the movie for me. Great music. Just a very cool movie. Scary enough for some I guess, I just like the acting and story line. Not gonna give any spoilers - just watch. A cousin told me about these movies a long time ago - I thought, whoa, is he messed up? But then I watched and paid attention... the more I watched, the more I liked these films. Give it a few tries and do not blink or you will miss part of the plot! Remember, it is "only" a movie... You will probably like the ending :-)

RyanEardley01 Hellbound Hellraiser 2 is a really good sequel to one of the best achievements in horror, written by Peter Atkins who would stay on to write Hellraiser 3 and Hellraiser 4 and is know today for the Wishmaster series, it was also directed by Tony Randal who is known for Amityville: It's About Time. The basic plot is the same as the original with a character returning from the dead this time it is done with the villainous Julia played by Clare Higgins who shines in this film as a terrifying villain. The practical effects still blow me away with this film and still stand out as the best in any horror film making your skin crawl at the sight of Juila skinless. The cenobites return lead by Pinhead played by the legend Doug Bradley who doesn't do that much again in the film but is still fun to watch. One of the things that are different to the original is we get to see what hell looks like which helps build a dark tone and atmosphere and with the unique look into hell with some incredible terrifying yet confusing visuals which blew me away for a horror sequel which you normally don't expect that much from but Hellbound is a worthy sequel and should be watched if you are a fan of the franchise as it stands out as one of the best horror sequels ever in my opinion.

vengeance20 Remembered bits & pieces of this film from seeing it 3 years ago, though it wasn't iconic enough as there was parts I forgot about.The story continues where the daughter finds herself with the battle against the cenobites once again in this sequel to the original. This time round, the doctor, head of the asylum that the daughter is getting treated at resurrects the daughters mum Julie from the bloody mattress which she was killed & laid to rest on in the previous film. The doctor then begins to get her women to make her strong again! This time the daughter & another inmate called Tiffany help destroy her & the cenobites once again in this sequel. Just like the first, I liked the blood & gore effects, not to mention the visuals used as for a film of it's time in 1989, was decent, considering what they had to work with. Though also like the first, it was dated & just didn't have much meatiness in it for me to start watching again. Though the actress (the gorgeous one) done well in this film as with many of the others including Doug Bradley himself, I just felt this film dragged & had a bit of a samey story-line to the first, which didn't bother me but I felt it could've been shorter & a bit more with it. But it was decent overall.The story-line to be a sort of "mirror image" to the first wasn't so bad & I in fact found it easy to follow the second time as with the first but it does get confusing as to whats happening & why everything is what it is in the film.I overall would give this a 4.5/10 It says 4 but I give it 4.5, a half slashed rating of what I gave the first one which was a 5/10. It was decent & good, but a bit dated & long for my tastes.