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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Not For Children Movie Release: 1996 DVD Release: 10/10/2000 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 25 mins Studio: Dimension Members Wishing: 7 Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Action Thriller

Clive Barker's horrific creation Pinhead (Doug Bradley) returns to the screen for the fourth (and purportedly final) time in this time-juggling horror opus. In 18th century France, Phillip Lemarchand (Bruce Ramsay) constructs a black puzzle box for the wizard Duc de L'Isle (Mickey Cottrell); however, the box has potentially deadly consequences when it's discovered that it can be used to open the gates of hell, freeing the demonic Pinhead. Two hundred years later, the box finds its way into the hands of John (also played by Bruce Ramsay), a New Yorker and distant descendant of Lemarchand who is being pursued by Pinhead and his minions, while another 200 years hence, Dr. Paul Merchant (Ramsay again) is trying to make his way aboard a space station in hopes of reclaiming the puzzle box, hoping to destroy it before it can be used to once again release the demons upon the world; Merchant is also attempting to build a second box that can close the gates that the first box opens. While makeup artist Kevin Yagher made his directorial debut with this film, the final cut was taken away from him and considerably shortened, which in his mind severely compromised the film's complex, time-traveling narrative. He opted to instead credit his work to Alan Smithee, which was the Directors Guild's official pseudonym for directors who feel their work has been tampered with. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Bruce Ramsay - Phillip / John / Paul
Valentina Vargas - Angelique
Doug Bradley - Pinhead
Kim Myers - Bobbi
Christine Harnos - Rimmer

Pinhead and his Cenobite pals are back to conquer outer space in Hellraiser: Bloodline, the fourth installment to the highly popular Hellraiser series. Dimension Films has done a fair job on this 1.85:1 non-anamorphic widescreen transfer. The image sports vivid colors and dark black levels, though some grain and dirt still penetrates the picture. There is a general lack of detail in many of the shapes as well as a small amount of edge enhancement in a few key scenes. The fact that this is a non-anamorphic transfer makes this disc very disappointing. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English. This is a fairly impressive soundtrack that utilizes directional effects through both the front and rear speakers in many instances. All aspects of the soundtrack sound free of any excessive distortion or hiss. Also included on this disc are English subtitles. As for extra features, the only thing fans have to look forward to on this disc are some sneak peeks at some other Dimension Films titles, including the Scream box set and Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return. All in all, this is a very standard and unexciting edition of this horror sequel. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide