Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
Seen it?1992 | 93 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Pinhead is set loose on the sinful streets of New York City to create chaos with a fresh cadre of Cenobitic kin.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 146K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Hickox
- Terry FarrellJoey Summerskill
- Doug BradleyPinhead / Elliot
- Kevin BernhardtJ.P. Monroe
- Ken CarpenterDoc / Camerahead
- Paula MarshallTerri
- Philip HylandBrad
- Ashley LaurenceKirsty Cotton
- Sharon CeccattiBlond Nurse
- Shanna LynnFemale Cop
- Bob BraggMale Cop