Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)

"Unbearable, isn't it? The suffering of strangers, the agony of friends. There is a secret song at the center of the world, Joey, and its sound is like razors through flesh."

- Pinhead

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth is the third installment in the Hellraiser film franchise. It is the first in the series produced in the United States and was released theatrically on September 11th, 1992. The film was directed by Anthony Hickox based on a screenplay by Peter Atkins and Tony Randel. Hellraiser III differs from previous films in the series, largely due to the altered personality and motivations behind it's primary antagonist Pinhead. The movie also expands on the character's background showing the mortal Pinhead and the events that first brought him into contact with the notorious Lemarchand puzzle box. Pinhead appears on Earth and begins creating new Cenobites while investigative reporter Joey Summerskill does what she can to survive, while also safeguarding a street urchin named Terri.

Notes & Trivia

 * The theatrical running time for the film was 93 min. The director's cut includes 4 minutes of previously deleted footage.


 * Principal shooting for Hellraiser III began on September 23rd, 1991 and concluded on November 1st.


 * Includes a cameo appearance by the heavy metal band Armored Saint.